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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Tuesday, December 13th, 2016
Ronald Wendel
Ronald C. "Ronny" Wendel, 72, Wendelin, Ohio, died on December 11, 2016, at Briarwood Village, Coldwater, Ohio.
He was born November 16, 1944, in Mercer County, OH, to the late Adolph and Leona (Selhorst) Wendel.
Surviving are his brother, Larry (Cathy) Wendel of Wendelin; a sister, Rose Ann (Ernie) Rohrer of Fort Recovery, OH; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death is a niece, Laura Wendel.
He retired from CA Industries, Celina, Ohio and was a member of St. Wendelin Catholic Church, Wendelin. He enjoyed living at Briarwood Village and resided there for 18 years. Ronny also enjoyed bowling, riding his three wheeled bicycle, the holidays and spending time with family.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am Thursday, December 15, 2016 at St. Wendelin Catholic Church, Wendelin, Fr. Tom Hemm officiating. Burial will follow at St. Wendelin Cemetery, Wendelin.
Calling is 3:00 pm-7:00 pm Wednesday and 9:00 am-9:45 am Thursday at Brockman-Boeckman Funeral Home, Fort Recovery.
Contributions can be made to the Activity Fund at Briarwood Village or CA Industries.
Condolences may be directed to www.brockmanboeckmanfh.com.
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