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, October 7th, 2015
James Stucke
James R. Stucke, age 54, of Maria Stein, died Sunday, October 4, 2015 at OSU Medical Center, Columbus.
He was born April 11, 1961 in Coldwater, to the late Werner H. Stucke and Alvera (Vehorn) Stucke, who survives in Maria Stein. On June 2, 1984, he married Pam (Thobe), who survives in Maria Stein.
Also surviving are three children, Ryan & Megan Stucke, Taylor Stucke and Dea Stucke, all of Maria Stein, brothers and sisters, Pat & Jerry Watercutter of Cranberry Prairie, Dick & Francie Stucke of St. Henry, Ron & Carolyn Stucke of Cassella, Sue Wendel-Adams of Celina, Nick & Bonnie Stucke of Mason, John & Cindy Stucke of Chickasaw, Vern & Sue Stucke of St. Marys, and Dale & Phyllis Stucke of Ashburn, Virginia, mother-in-law, Mary Thobe of Maria Stein, and in-laws, Ann Stucke of Minster, Gary & Elaine Thobe of Maria Stein, Janet & Ralph Rindler of St. Henry, Sharon Dixon & Randy Harris of Florida, Doug & Bev Thobe of Celina, Vicki & Ron Winner of Maria Stein and Sue & Dan Drees of Columbus.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Delbert Stucke, father-in-law, Werner 'Barney' Thobe and brothers-in-law, Gary Wendel and Bob Adams.
He was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church and its Men's Society and was on the Marion Local High School Scholarship Committee. He worked for Dupont Pioneer Seed, and loved farming and family.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, October 9, 2015 at St. Rose Catholic Church, St. Rose. Burial will follow in St. Rose Cemetery.
Friends may call at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater on Thursday from 2:00 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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