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, March 24th, 2015
James Wissman
James C. Wissman, 86, St. Petersburg, Fla., and formerly of New Bremen, died on March 7, 2015, at Woodside Hospice Center, Pinellas Park, Fla.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at The Church of the Holy Redeemer, New Bremen, the Rev. Thomas Mannebach officiating. Inurnment will follow at St. Augustine Cemetery, Minster.
Calling is 4-7 p.m. Friday at Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home, New Bremen, and 9-10 a.m. Saturday at the church, at which time the rosary will be prayed.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to The Diabetes Association or American Cancer Society.
Condolences may be left at www.gilberghartwigfh.com.
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