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, January 5th, 2019
Kenneth Leugers
Kenneth W. Leugers age 68, of Minster, Ohio, died at 10:00 PM on Thursday, January 3, 2019 in Celina, Ohio.
He was born on January 26, 1950 in Celina, Ohio to the late Herbert Sr. & Loretta (Glynn) Leugers. His mother survives in New Bremen.
He is also survived by children: Eric Leugers & Victor Warren, Ft. Lauderdale, Kendra & David Johns, Cincinnati, Bryan "Berle" Leugers, Minster, special friend Virginia Drinnen, Celina, 3 grandchildren Addison, Braylon and Paxton, brother James & Karen Leugers, Minster.
He was preceded in death by brothers Bernard Leugers & Herbert Leugers Jr.
Ken was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church and Minster F.O.E. #1391. He was a graduate of Minster High School and was a retired officer from 1st National Bank. Ken enjoyed bowling, golfing, skiing, traveling, and building model ships.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 AM on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at St. Augustine Church with Rev. Frankline Rayappa celebrant, burial to follow in St. Augustine Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster from 4 PM to 8 PM on Monday, January 7, and from 9 AM to 9:30 AM on Tuesday, January 8.
In Lieu of Flowers the family requests donations be made to the Cancer Association of Auglaize County.
Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.
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