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, November 11th, 2023
Adam Schulze
Adam Schulze, age 11, of Dawson Road, Fort Loramie, Ohio, passed away peacefully of natural causes at his residence early Thursday morning, November 9, 2023.
He was born January 30, 2012, in Sidney, Ohio, to Ryan & Kristi (Platfoot) Schulze who survive. Also surviving are four brothers: Tyler, Zack, Derek and Isaac Schulze; grandparents, Frank & Cynthia (Shroyer) Platfoot of Jackson Center and Ronald & Victoria (Hilgefort) Schulze of Fort Loramie; great-grandparents, Ralph & Joann Shroyer of Kettlersville and Margaret Hilgefort of Newport as well as numerous uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by great-grandparents: Robert & Ursula Platfoot, Vernon Hilgefort and Urban & Thelma Schulze.
Adam was a 6th grade student of Fort Loramie Elementary School and a recently confirmed member of St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church. He was a delightful young man with witty personality. He enjoyed solving math problems, board games, spirited games of cards (usually Euchre) and playing soccer. Adam especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Monday, November 13, 2023, at St. Michael Church in Fort Loramie with Rev. Aaron Hess presiding. Interment will follow at Sts. Peter & Paul Church Cemetery in Newport.
Family and friends may call Sunday 2:00 to 7:00 PM and Monday 9:00 to 10:00 AM at Gehret Funeral Home in Fort Loramie. Memorials may be made to Ronald McDonnald House or charities of choice. Private condolences may be expressed at www.gehretfuneralhome.com.
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