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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Tuesday, April 7th, 2026
Nancy Puthoff
Nancy M. Puthoff, age 62, of St. Henry, died at her home on Saturday, April 4, 2026, the 100th anniversary of her mother's birth.
Nancy was born on December 17, 1963, in Coldwater, to the late Raymond & Agnes (Kaup) Puthoff. She grew up on the family farm on the edge of St. Henry and graduated from St. Henry High School. Nancy was employed at Cooper Farms for over 37 years. She was an avid Cincinnati Reds and Bengals fan. She loved spending time with her family and spoiling her nieces and nephews, and more recently her great nieces and nephews.
Nancy is survived by siblings and in-laws: Dave & Mary Puthoff of St. Marys, Karen Koesters of Ft. Wayne, IN, Kathy Hart of St. Henry, Ken & Deb Puthoff of St. Henry, Jim & Cheryl Puthoff of St. Henry, Don & Teresa Puthoff of Columbus, Greg & Jenifer Puthoff of Rockford, Mike Puthoff of Atlanta, GA, Ginny & Doug Seitz, of Coldwater, Ron & Joan Puthoff of St. Henry, Randy & Ann Puthoff of Delaware, Kevin & Ann Puthoff, Jeff Puthoff, Sue Puthoff, and Pat and Larry Selhorst, all of St. Henry, godchildren Dana Lefeld of St. Henry, and Alex Seitz of Milford, and numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents Nancy is preceded in death by a brother Frank Puthoff, and brothers-in-law Carl Hart and Tim Koesters.
In honoring Nancy's wishes there will be no funeral services, but a celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in St. Henry is assisting the family.
Those wishing to honor Nancy's life may consider making a memorial contribution to Southern Mercer County Joint Ambulance District, or to EverHeart Hospice.
Condolences for the family may be expressed at hogenkampfh.com.
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