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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Monday, October 26th, 2015
Frederick Schumm
Frederick J. Schumm, 82, Willshire, died at 10:50 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, at his farm.
He was born July 7, 1933, in Van Wert County - Ohio, to Arnold L. and Naomi M. Schumm. Both are deceased. He married Eileen J. Saalfrank on February 21, 1960 and she passed away on September 26, 2011.
Fred was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church - Schumm; Van Wert County Farm Bureau, he had formerly served as president; Van Wert County Dairy Service Unit.
Fred served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Fred was a lifelong farmer, and a carpenter with Baker and Schumm Construction.
Survivors are Son Michael E. (Robin) Schumm, Willshire; Son Marlin J. Schumm, Willshire; Son Maurice C. Schumm, Willshire; Sister, Wilma L.Schmidt, Ft. Wayne, IN; 3 Grandsons: Adam, Ronald, Brett Schumm.
Preceded in death by: 1 sister, Lois M. Schumm; Infant brother and sister who were twins.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 28, 2015 in the Zion Lutheran Church - Schumm, rural Willshire, OH, Pastor Jeffery Patterson officiating. Burial will follow at Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery - Schumm. Military Graveside honors by Willshire American Legion Post #207.
Visitation is 2-5 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday in the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur, IN and one hour prior to the services at the church on Wednesday.
Memorials may be given to Zion Lutheran Church – Schumm Building Improvement Fund.
To sign the on-line guestbook, visit www.zwickjahn.com.
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