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, November 19th, 2018
Dean Kerns
Dean A. Kerns, age 62, of Minster, died Saturday, November 17, 2018 at his home. He was born February 1, 1956 in Piqua, to the late Ralph & Jewel (Long) Kerns. On October 24, 1987, he married Terrie (Yount) in Covington and she survives in Minster.
He is survived by a son Michael Kerns of Minster; a brother Mike & Gwen Kerns of Vandalia; and in-laws Sandy Kerns, Cathy Kerns, Jean Kerns, Richard & Marilyn Yount and John & Pauline Yount.
He was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster where he was a member of the Men's Choir and F.O.E. 1391, Minster. Dean was retired Course Superintendent at Arrowhead Golf Club, a Tribute Cup Champion and avid Browns fan.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster with Fr. Frankline Rayappa officiating. Burial will follow in St. Augustine Cemetery.
Friends may call from 4:00 to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, November 20, and from 9 to 9:30 AM on Wednesday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster.
Memorials may be made to ALS Association of Central & Southern Ohio or Wilson Hospice.     
Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.
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