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, September 16th, 2015
Louise Egbert
Louise M. Egbert, 91, Sidney and formerly of Kettlersville and Wapakoneta, died the morning of Sept. 11, 2015, at Lane Park of Sidney.
Services are noon Sunday at Immanuel United Church of Christ, Kettlersville, the Rev. Ed Rinehart officiating. A luncheon reception will follow the service until 3 p.m. in the church fellowship hall.
Per her request, her body was donated to the Wright State University Medical Department. Inurnment will take place at a later date at Willow Grove Cemetery, New Bremen.
In lieu of flowers or gifts, memorials may be given to Immanuel United Church of Christ, Kettlersville, in her name.
Condolences may be sent to www.gilberghartwigfh.com.
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