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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Wednesday, April 3rd, 2019
Marilyn Burkhart
Marilyn J. "Mert" Burkhart, 59, of Ottawa died 10:48 p.m. Thursday, March 7, 2019 at Mercy Health Putnam Medical Center, Glandorf.
She was born May 5, 1959 to Joseph B. and Helen M. (Siefker) Gerding, Jr. Her father is deceased and her Mother survives in Ottawa. On September 10, 1994 she married Richard Burkhart, who survives in Ottawa.
Mert is survived by 3 brothers: Dennis J. (Shirley) Gerding of Columbus Grove, Allan D. (Mary Ann) Gerding of Ottawa and David G. (Barbara) Gerding of Delphos; 4 sisters: Julie M. (Gilbert) Riepenhoff of Glandorf, Susan A. (Rick) Erhart of Ottawa, Joann R. Gerding of Ottawa and Jeanne M. (Gary) Zeller of Kalida; a sister-in-law: Linda K. Burkhart of Columbus Grove; and a brother-in-law: David J. (Donna) Burkhart of Cairo.
Mert was a hairdresser at Cut To Order, Ottawa. She was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Ottawa. She was a 4-H advisor and loved spending her time at Grand Lake St. Marys, especially the Kozy Kampground. She enjoyed watching all her nieces and nephews and their many activities.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at Glandorf Rod and Gun, 8585 Rd. 11, Ottawa, Ohio.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the donor's choice.
The arrangements are under the direction of Heitmeyer Funeral Home, Columbus Grove.
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