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, August 5th, 2015
Earl Schwieterman
Earl S. Schwieterman, age 79, of St. Sebastian, was deceased at his residence on Monday, August 3, 2015.
He was born May 11, 1936 in Mercer County to the late Clem & Lauretta (Kuess) Schwieterman.
He is survived by a sister, Yolanda Schmiesing of New Bremen, a brother, Erwin & Louise Schwie-terman of St. Sebastian, a brother-in-law, William Pottkotter of Ft. Recovery and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Virginia Pottkotter and a brother-in-law Gregory Schmiesing.
He was a member of St. Sebastian Catholic Church, a graduate of the former St. John's High School, Maria Stein, was formerly in the U.S. Army Reserves and was a farmer.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, August 7, 2015 at St. Sebastian Church. Burial will follow in St. Sebastian Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater on Thursday from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Friday from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.
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