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, August 8th, 2019
John Brower
John A. Brower, 35, of New Bremen, Ohio, died Tuesday, August 6, 2019.
He was born February 28, 1984, in Dayton, the son of Robert and Sondra (Imwalle) Brower, II.
He is survived by his mother, Sondra (Robert) Bernardi of Celina; by his father, Robert (Barb) Brower, II of Troy, Ohio; by his fiancee, Heidi McVety of New Bremen; by his brother, Robert (Katie) Brower of Clayton, Ohio.
He is survived by his maternal grandmother, Martha (Richard) Scherer of Saint Marys. He is also survived by his step-siblings Gina Mabeltini of Dayton; Robert Bernardi, Jr. of London, Ohio. He is survived by his extended family including Eric (Gwen) Imwalle of Saint Marys; Allen (Karen) Imwalle of Saint Marys; Stan (Cindy) Steinke of Wapakoneta; Rick (Tori) Imwalle of Saint Marys; Kim Imwalle of Neptune; Mike (Holly) Kurtz of Farmersville; Tammy Imwalle of Trotwood; Scott (Jemma) Imwalle of North Carolina; Rick (Melissa) Scherer of Vandalia; Mary (Keith) Jenkins of Vandalia; Roy Bernardi of Connecticut; Lois (Thomas) Bernardi of South Carolina; Rick (Patty) DeNuzzo of Tipp City.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Richard Imwalle; by his paternal grandparents, Robert (Helen) Brower.
John was a graduate of Northmont High School and Hocking College. He was a professional roofer with Ohio-Indiana Roofing Company. He was a great cook and could fix anything. He loved kids and animals, and he never knew a stranger.
Graveside funeral rites will be held 12:00 noon Monday, August 12, 2019, at Salem Baptist Cemetery, Hagerstown, Indiana, Pastor Nathan Pelfrey, Jr., officiant.
Friends may call from 2-6 P.M. Sunday at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys.
Condolences may be sent to John's family via Millerfuneralhomes.net.
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