Air Quality Alert issued July 17 at 12:43AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued a statewide Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to adversely impact air quality.
Pollutants across the state are expected to range from the 'Unhealthy For Sensitive Groups' category in the southwest part of the state to the 'Unhealthy' category in the rest of the state. Hourly concentrations at times may reach the 'Very Unhealthy' to 'Hazardous' categories.
It is recommended, when possible, to avoid strenuous outdoor activities, especially those with heart disease and respiratory conditions like asthma. Watch for symptoms including wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, dizziness, or burning in the nose, throat, and eyes.
For additional information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's website at epa.ohio.gov.
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Thursday, October 23rd, 2014
Kenneth Albers
Kenneth C. Albers, 54, Minster, died Oct. 21, 2014, at his residence.
He was born Oct. 20, 1960, in St. Marys, to Ralph and Rosemary C. Riethman Albers. His mother survives in New Bremen.
Also surviving are eight siblings, David (Brenda) Albers, New Bremen, Thelma (Randy) Huelsman, Minster, Mike (Peg) Albers, Cassella, Bonnie (Kevin) Steinemann, Minster, Elaine (Jerry) Berning, McCartyville, Luke (Sue) Albers, Minster, Neil Albers, New Bremen, and Leon (friend Barb Sims) Albers; a brother-in-law, Jerry Timmerman; 22 nieces and nephews; and 26 great-nieces and great-nephews.
Also deceased are a sister, Margie Timmerman; two nephews, Brian and Cory Albers; and a great-niece, Hannah Lause.
He was a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, New Bremen. He participated in the Special Olympics and loved bowling and putting puzzles together. He was employed at Auglaize Industries and helped out on the family farm.
Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, New Bremen, the Rev. Thomas Mannebach officiating. Burial will follow at German Protestant Cemetery, New Bremen.
Calling is 2-8 p.m. Friday and 9-10 a.m. Saturday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Auglaize Industries.
Condolences may be sent to www.hogenkampfh.com.
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