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
Nancy Broering
Nancy Elaine Broering, age 65, of Maria Stein, passed away Monday, April 1, 2019, at her residence.
She was born June 6, 1953, in Celina, to the late Dr. Andrew Frank Broering, DDS and Kathryn Josephine "Kate" (Kleinhenz) Broering.
Nancy is survived by a Sister & Brother: Dr. Jane A. Broering-Ammons, MD (Barry Ammons) of Toledo and Dr. Thomas K. Broering, DDS (Kathryn) of Minster, and 2 Nieces & a Nephew: Katelyn Rose Ammons, Grace Elizabeth Ammons, and Andrew Frank Broering.
Nancy was a member of the class of 1971 at Immaculate Conception High School, and went on to graduate from Bowling Green State University. She was currently employed with the Midmark Corporation, and worked for many years as Manager for several F.W. Woolworth Co. stores. Nancy was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Maria Stein, and belonged to Immaculate Conception Parish when she lived in Celina.
An avid gardener, Nancy was meticulous in caring for her lawn. She would do anything for anyone. Nancy loved her nephew and nieces. She had cared for her Mother, Kate for a number of years. Nancy was an integral part of her extended families, and will leave a void that will never be filled.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, April 5, at Immaculate Conception Church in Celina, with Fr. Vince Wirtner, C.PP.S., presiding. Burial will follow at St. Marys Cemetery in Celina.
Calling Hours are 3:00-8:00 p.m., Thursday, April 4, and 9:30-10:15 a.m. on Friday, at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Celina.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Condolences may be expressed at dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.
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