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, August 29th, 2017
Margaret Laux
Margaret C. Laux, age 76, of Celina, died on August 27, 2017, at Briarwood Village, Coldwater.
She was born November 21, 1940, in St. Henry, Ohio, to the late Herbert & Bernadette (Borger) Laux.
She is survived by siblings: Mary Adele & Tom Kunk of St. Henry, John Laux of St. Henry, Jim & Anita Laux of Coldwater, and Bob & Roberta Laux of Cold Spring, KY, as well as numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Margaret is preceded in death by a sister Kathryn Clune, and a brother in-law Richard Clune.
Margaret graduated from St. Henry High School, where she was the Valedictorian of the Class of 1958. She then went on and worked for The Daily Standard for over 50 years. Margaret loved to travel, as well as reading, watching movies, and doing ceramics.
Funeral services for Margaret will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, August 30, 2017, at Hogenkamp Funeral Home St. Henry.
Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home St. Henry on Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Memorials may be directed to The Briarwood Village Activity Fund.
Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.
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