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, December 2nd, 2015
Leonard Wuebker
Leonard L. Wuebker age 85 of Minster, Ohio died at 6:13 AM on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at Elmwood New Bremen.
He was born on November 27, 1930 in Minster, to the late Henry & Dorothy (Winner) Wuebker. He married Viola Selhorst on October 1, 1955 in St. Rose, Ohio. She preceded him in death on May 1, 2014.
He is survived by children: Kenneth & Marianne Wuebker, Minster, James & Charlotte Wuebker, Oakwood, Diane & Dale Siegel, Ft. Loramie, Susan & Daniel Annett, Centerville, Ted & Jessica Wuebker, Minster, 14 grandchildren, brother, Joe Wuebker, Minster & sister Martha Fullenkamp, Centerville, in-law Rita Wuebker, Minster.
He was preceded in death by brothers & sisters: Richard & Vera Wuebker, Sally & Jerry Pleiman, Stanley Wuebker and Donna & Tom Quinlin, in-laws Dorothy Wuebker & Les Fullenkamp.
He was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster. He was a veteran of the US Army during the Korean War, and a member of the Minster VFW and American Legion. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, Minster and of the St. Augustine Men's Choir.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, December 5, 2015 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster with Rev. Rick Nieberding celebrant. Burial will take place in St. Augustine Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, December 4, 2015 and from 9:00 to 9:30 AM on Saturday, December 5, 2015.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the St. Augustine Men's Choir and Grand Lake Hospice.
Condolences may be made at www.hogenkampfh.com.
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