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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Friday, September 5th, 2025
Urban Schroeder
Urban Bernard Schroeder, age 88, of Schlater Road, Fort Loramie, passed away peacefully of natural causes Wednesday afternoon, September 3, 2025, at Wilson Health Hospital in Sidney, Ohio.
He was born September 17, 1936, in Fort Loramie, Ohio, to the late Frank & Emma (Holscher) Schroeder. Surviving are several cousins and extended family. He was preceded in death by one brother, Vernon Schroeder.
Mr. Schroeder was a 1954 graduate of Fort Loramie High School and had been engaged in farming all of his working life. He was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church and a past member of St. Joseph Men's Sodality. In his leisure, he enjoyed grooming the home-place and tending the flower beds. Years ago, Urban had been an avid basketball player. He played on the High School team and continued with 12 years of intramurals.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 AM, Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at St. Michael Church in Fort Loramie with Rev. John W. Tonkin presiding. Interment will follow at St. Michael Cemetery.
Family and friends may call Tuesday, 9:00 to 10:00 AM at Gehret Funeral Home in Fort Loramie.
Memorials may be made to Glenmary Home Missioners or St. Vincent DePaul.
Private condolences may be expressed at the gehretfuneralhome.com website.
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