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, September 26th, 2006
Donald Forsthoefel
Donald J. Forsthoefel, 81, 1020 Ruby Lane, Coldwater, died at 11:30 p.m. Sept. 24, 2006, at his residence.
He was born June 2, 1925, in Coldwater, to William and Cecilia Schwieterman Forsthoefel. On June 10, 1950, he married Luetta Siefring, who survives.
Also surviving are three sons, Bob (Carol), Dan and Steve, all of Coldwater; two daughters, Karen Carter, Oakwood, and Connie (Don) Monnin, Centerville; four brothers, Kenneth (Rose), Louisville, Ky., and Herb (Madeline), Thomas and James (Clara), all of Coldwater; two sisters, Ruth Muskus, Sidney, and Joan (Linus) Mescher, Celina; a sister-in-law, Pat, Centerville; and 11 grandchildren.
Deceased are a brother, Paul; a brother-in-law, Frank Muskus; a sister-in-law, Pat; and a grandchild.
He retired from New Idea in 1987 and was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during World War II. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus Council 1991, both of Coldwater.
Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the church, the Rev. Daniel Schmitmeyer officiating. Burial is at the church cemetery.
Calling is 2-8 p.m. Wednesday and 9-10 a.m. Thursday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater.
Contributions can be made to State of the Heart Home Health and Hospice, Coldwater.
Condolences can be sent at www.hogenkampfh.com.
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