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.
Thursday, April 27th, 2023
Mary Hespe
Mary L. Hespe, 96, New Bremen, died at 7:20 a.m. April 23, 2023, at Heritage Care Center, Minster.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. May 16, 2023, at St. Paul United Church of Christ, New Bremen, the Rev. Becky Erb Strang officiating. Inurnment will follow in German Protestant Cemetery, New Bremen.
Calling is one hour prior to services at the church.
Memorial contributions can be made to the New Bremen Emergency Squad or St. Paul United Church of Christ.
Condolences can be sent to www.gilberghartwigfh.com.
Beverly "Bev" C.F. Donovan, 81, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at Mount Carmel St. Ann's Hospital in Westerville, Ohio. [More]
