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, October 23rd, 2009
Lawrence Monnin Jr.
Lawrence J. Monnin Jr., 38, of New Weston died at 5:01 p.m. Oct. 21, 2009, at his residence. Death was due to apparent suicide by hanging, according to the Darke County Coronor's office.
He was born May 10, 1971, in Coldwater to Lawrence J. Monnin Sr. and Vickie Dross Monnin. His mother survives in Versailles; his father is deceased.
Other survivors are a son, Joseph Monnin, Versailles; and grandmothers, Kathryn Dross, Yorkshire, and Frances Hoelscher, Osgood.
Deceased are a daughter, Lorrene Taylor Monnin; and two grandfathers, John Dross and Thomas Monnin.
He worked at Buschur Dairy Farm in North Star and was secretary of the Mercer County Emergency Response Volunteers, Celina. He was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Osgood, and served on the New Weston village council.
Memorial service is 2 p.m. Sunday at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home in Versailles.
Calling is noon-2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Contributions can be made to the Joseph Monnin College Fund at Second National Bank, Versailles.
Condolences can be left at www.zecharbailey.com.
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