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, July 23rd, 2022
Irene Prenger
Irene J. Prenger age 100 of Egypt, Ohio, died on July 22, 2022 at Elmwood Assisted Living, New Bremen, Ohio.
She was born on August 19, 1921 in Osgood, Ohio to the late Frank & Anna (Winner) Poeppelman. She married Marcus Prenger on November 21, 1941 and he preceded her in death on August 3, 2003.
She is survived by children: Barbara Ann & Roger Frilling, Ft. Loramie, Janice & Larry Smith, Minster, Donald & Jane Prenger, Egypt, James Prenger & Lori Hausfeld, Minster, Shirley & Dennis Herbert, Heflin, AL, Kenneth & Becky Prenger, Minster, Roger & Kim Prenger, Gilbert, AZ, Mary "Kay" & Ken Zumberger, Ft. Loramie, 23 grandchildren and 5 step grandchildren, 39 great grandchildren & 9 step great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, sister Jeanne Ebert, Duck River, TN, sisters-in-law, Sylvia Poeppelman and Rosemary Poeppelman.
She was preceded in death by siblings: Caroline & Alfred Cron, Amelia Poeppelman, Ludena Poeppelman, Alfreida & Norbert Puthoff, Romilda & Ray Prenger, MaryAnn & Victor Baumer, Theresa & Wilbert Will, Edwin Poeppelman, Victor Poeppelman, infant brother Frank Poeppelman, Jr, and in-law Julius Ebert.
She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Egypt and the St. Ann's Ladies Sodality. She loved to sew, quilt and play cards. She was co-owner & operator of Prenger Implement.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Egypt. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery.       
Arrangements are entrusted to Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Joseph Church. Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.
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