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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Saturday, June 2nd, 2018
Ronald Braun
Ronald A. Braun age 76 of Coldwater passed away on Thursday, May 31, 2018 at Briarwood Village in Coldwater.
He was born on June 29, 1941 in Dayton, Ohio to Anthony & Margaret (Fleenor) Braun. On February 19, 1966 he married his 1st wife, A. Denise (Pfeffenberger) and she died December 23, 1992. On June 26, 1993 he married Carolyn (Hoyng) and she still resides in Coldwater.
He is survived by children, Todd & Tonja Braun of Bellefontaine, Trent & Heidi Braun of Celina, Trace & Kelly Braun of Celina, Chuck & Carrie Nuding of Montezuma, Brian Nuding and Jeff Nuding both of Columbus; ten grandchildren; one great grandchild; brothers, Gerald & Ruth Braun of Celina, Michael & Linda Braun of Coldwater; mother-in-law Varie Hoyng of Coldwater; and in-laws, Debbie Denney of Celina, and Steve & Deb Hoyng of Florida.
He is also preceded in death by a brother Steven Braun and brother-in-law Dyne Pfeffenberger.
He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, enjoyed watching NASCAR, coaching soccer and was a master tinkerer.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at Holy Trinity Church, burial will follow at St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater.
Memorials may be made to State of the Heart Care.
Condolences may be made at www.hogenkampfh.com
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