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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Friday, April 24th, 2015
Cathy Brookhart
Cathy S. Brookhart, age 46, of Montezuma, died on Thursday, April 23, 2015 at her home.
She was born October 12, 1968 in Union City, Indiana, to Joe & Susie (Welch) Frazier, who survive in Montezuma. On April 23, 2005, she married Ron Brookhart, who survives in Montezuma.
Also surviving are three children, Emily & Josh Mullins of Montezuma, Erika & Ron Cooper of Celina and Brittany Brookhart of Montezuma, six grandchildren, Dalton, Kayla, Rileyana, Madison, Trent and Scarlett, grandparents, Duane & Leona Welch of Union City, a brother, Tony & Nancy Frazier of Montezuma, mother-in-law, Eileen Brookhart of Montezuma and in-laws, Jim Buening of Coldwater, Mike & Carol Brookhart of Coldwater, Tom & Heidi Brookhart of Waynesfield, Dave & Susan Brookhart of Merrimac, Massachusetts, and Todd & Jenny Brookhart of St. Henry and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Lisa Buening and father-in-law, Bryce Brookhart.
She was a dedicated STNA at Briarwood for 26 years and enjoyed her grandkids and camping.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, April 27, 2015 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Montezuma, with Fr. Alfons Minja, officiating. Burial will follow in Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery.
Friends may call on Sunday from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM and on Monday from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater.
Memorials may be made to State of the Heart Hospice.
Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.
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