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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Tuesday, March 31st, 2020
Matthew Behr
Matthew James Behr, age 29, of Maria Stein, died unexpectedly Saturday, March 28, 2020 at Mercer Health Hospital in Coldwater.
He was born September 15, 1990 in St. Marys, Ohio to James A. & Lisa M. (Nieberding) Behr who survive in Maria Stein.
He is survived by a brother Daniel Behr and Alli Adams in Phoenix, Arizona; grandmother Mary Nieberding; and godmother Kate Hartwig.
He is preceded in death by grandfathers Bob Nieberding and Clete Behr; grandmother Ruth Behr; and godfather Mark Behr.
He was a 2009 graduate of Marion Local High School and a 2013 graduate at Wright State University in Dayton and he worked as an accountant at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Matt loved to follow all sports, especially bowling, Wright State Raiders basketball, the New England Patriots, and the Michigan Wolverines. Matt was also a Boys State Delegate.
Due to COVID-19 concerns a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at June 6, 2020 at St. John Catholic Church (time to be determined later). Friends may call on Friday June 5th from 4 to 8 pm and Saturday from before the Mass at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater.
Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.
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