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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Saturday, May 2nd, 2020
Gregory Goedde
Gregory A. Goedde, age 57, of Sidney, formerly of Lima and Celina, passed away April 30, 2020, at 5:26 p.m., at his residence after a long battle with cancer.
Gregory was born March 26, 1963 in Lima, to Walter and Shirley (Routson) Goedde who preceded him in death. On June 24, 1994 he married Susan (Kuhn) Goedde who survives in Sidney.
Also surviving are their children: Nikolaus (Mary) Goedde of Celina, Crystal (Gabe) Sanders of Cloverdale, IN, Stephanie (Jeff) Mercer of Bloomington, IN and Elizabeth Goedde of Sidney; four grandchildren; and his sisters: Sue (Dan) Fifer, Cindy (Bud) Linton and Kim Williams all of Lima.
Mr. Goedde was a member of the class of 1981 at Bath High School and received his Bachelor's Degree from Gordon University. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. His last employment was a truck driver for Ferguson Construction in Sidney. He previously owned Excalibur Contracting in Lima.
Private services will be held Monday at the Shawnee Chapel of Chiles-Laman Funeral Cremation Services.
Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
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