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, April 14th, 2015
Gene Goettemoeller
Gene C. Goettemoeller, age 37, of Coldwater Ohio, passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday, April 13, 2015.
He was born March 26, 1978 in Coldwater Ohio to Charles & Doris (Johnsman) Goettemoeller, his father survives in Coldwater, his mother died in 2012. He was married to Claudia Goettemoeller on February 14, 2005 and she survives.
He is also survived by three sisters, Megan & J.V. Fritz, Lynn & Nathan Burtch and Amy & Brent Roth all of Coldwater, Ohio, two nieces & two nephews Wyatt & Samantha Fritz and Aiden & Kirra Burtch.
Gene was employed at Schwieterman's Custom Body Shop in Coldwater. Gene's biggest passion was working on cars. He loved to participate and watch sports, including golf, Friday night softball, racing and was an avid fan of the Cubs and Broncos.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 AM on Friday, April 17, 2015 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater, with Fr. Tim Ralston, officiating. Burial will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 PM on Thursday and from 9 to 10 AM on Friday at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater.
Memorials may be directed to State of the Heart Hospice 230 W. Main St, Coldwater, OH 45828.
The family would sincerely like to thank everyone for the love, care, support, and generosity during Gene's illness.
Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.
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