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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Tuesday, January 13th, 2015
David Leugers
David L. "Ben" Leugers, 65, Minster, died of natural causes Jan. 11, 2015, at his home.
He was born Oct. 6, 1949, in Piqua, to Edward and Mary Vonderhyde Leugers.
Surviving are four siblings, Janet Koverman, Minster, Jan Otting, Minster, Edward Jr. (Sonya) Leugers, Minster, and Marilyn (Jerry) Siegel, New Bremen; a brother-in-law, Michael Monnin, Minster; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Deceased are two sisters, Doris (Jim) Frock, and Rosie Monnin, and brothers-in-law, Joseph Otting and Donald Koverman.
He enjoyed gardening and was retired from Sankyo, Sidney.
Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster. Burial is at St. Augustine Cemetery, Minster.
Calling is 10-11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.
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