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, May 14th, 2010
Carol Schmiesing
Carol J. Grieshop Schmiesing, 63, Sidney, died of natural causes May 13, 2010, at her home.
She was born Sept. 20, 1946, in Egypt, to Fred and Catherine Bergman Grieshop. On May 3, 1969, she married Jan H. Schmiesing, who survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Dan (Patti) Schmiesing, Anna, and Tony (Jill) Schmiesing, Sidney; seven siblings, Rita Schoenlein, St. Rose, Mary Bruns, Maria Stein, Ed (Josie) Grieshop, Anna, Paul Grieshop, Troy, Bernadine Grieshop, Tipp City, Joan (Richard) Rodgers, Mason, Angie (William) Platfoot, Tipp City; a sister-in-law, Joyce (Tony) Armocida, Bellbrook; and two grandchildren.
Deceased are two brothers, John and Fred Grieshop; and two brothers in-law, Roman Schoenlein and Lawrence Bruns, and a sister-in-law, Barb Grieshop.
She attended St. Michael Catholic Church, Fort Loramie, and was a member of St. Ann's Ladies Auxiliary. She had been a member of the former St. Patrick Church, where she served on the parish council. She graduated from Minster High School in 1964. She was a homemaker and farmer.
Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church, the Rev. Steven Shoup officiating. Burial is at the church cemetery.
Calling is 2-8 p.m. Sunday and 9-10 a.m. Monday at Gehret Funeral Home in Fort Loramie.
Memorials can be made to Wilson Hospice Care or the Ohio State University James Cancer Center.
Condolences can be left at www.gehretfuneralhome.com.
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