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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Thursday, July 18th, 2019
Michael Engle
Michael M. Engle, 75, of Wapakoneta passed away at 10:03 a.m. Tuesday July 16, 2019 at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima following a brief illness.
He was born in Van Wert County on September 19, 1943 to Orville M. & Catherine L. (Nolan) Engle who preceded him in death. On March 21, 1964 he married H. Jane Coe and she survives in Wapakoneta.
Survivors include 3 children, Michael (Ellen) Engle of Wapakoneta, Melissa (Steve) Mortach of Troy, Mark Engle of Knoxville, TN; 6 grandchildren, Kathleen (Rick) Parfait, Justin Engle, Josh Kimmel, Erin Engle, Hannah Engle, Seth Kimmel; 3 great-grandchildren, Van, Aiden and Gavin.
He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Elizabeth Kimmel; 2 brothers and a sister, Daniel Engle, Chris Roetgerman and Patrick Engle.
Michael was a 1961 graduate of Bath High School. He then attended The Ohio State University where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Education and then a Master's Degree in Education Administration from the University of Cincinnati. He retired in 2008 from Shawnee High School after 45 years of teaching chemistry.
He enjoyed photography, hunting, fishing and was referee for basketball. He loved to travel, especially to Disney World. He was a fan of the Cincinnati Reds and the Ohio State Buckeyes. He was also a member of First United Methodist Church, Wapakoneta. Most of all he loved spending time with his family.
Funeral services will begin at 10:30 a.m. Friday July 19, 2019 at First United Methodist Church, Wapakoneta with Pastor Josh Tissot officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery.
Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta.
Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.schlosserfuneralhome.com.
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