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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Wednesday, November 19th, 2014
Stephen Fennig
Stephen M. Fennig, 57, Van Wert, died Nov. 15, 2014, at his residence.
He was born Oct. 4, 1957, in Mercer County, to Donald E. and Marilyn M. Miller Fennig. His father survives in Van Wert.
Also surviving are three children, Jacquelyn Wolford, Ottawa, Kayla (Noel) Morris, Venedocia, and Derek E. Fennig, Pinellas Park, Fla.; three sisters, Sharon Franklin, Walton, Ky., Leslie (Steven Hughes) Fennig, Fort Wayne, Ind., and Stephanie Fennig, Van Wert; and a grandchild, Blake Morris.
Deceased is a brother, Mark A. Fennig.
He was employed as a diesel mechanic with G.L.M. Trucking, Rockford. He was a devoted father and avid Harley-Davidson and gun enthusiast, and loved animals.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home and Crematory, Van Wert, the Rev. Will Haggis officiating. Burial will follow at noon Friday at St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery, Wabash. Friends and family are invited to 220 Wassenberg Drive, Van Wert, at 2 p.m. Friday for food and fellowship.
Calling is 4-8 p.m. Thursday and 9:30-10:30 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be given to the family.
Condolences may be sent to www.alspachgearhart.com.
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