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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Saturday, May 24th, 2014
David Steinbrunner
David A. Steinbrunner, 32, Wapakoneta, died May 22, 2014, at his residence.
He was born Sept. 4, 1981, in Lima to Anthony R. Steinbrunner and Cathy (Rick) Rupert. His father survives in Elida and his mother in Pandora. On Sept. 16, 2000, he married Kathryn M. Fosnaugh, who survives in Wapakoneta.
Also surviving are two sons, Korbin and Ian Steinbrunner; mother- and father-in-law, Jane and Randy Fosnaugh,Wapakoneta; grandparents, Dave and Barb LaRoche, Celina, and Germaine Steinbrunner, Montezuma; and an uncle, Steven LaRoche, Celina.
Deceased are his grandmother, Melba Sue (Adam) LaRoche; and his grandfather, R. Anthony Steinbrunner.
He was a 2000 graduate of Shawnee High School and attended Miami University. He was a computer programmer with Media Box, in Cincinnati, and Dizmo, in Switzerland. He enjoyed triathlons and rock climbing.
He was a very gracious contributor to Habitat for Humanity, Red Cross, Remote Area Medical, Public Media and PKD.
Services are 7 p.m. Tuesday at Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta.
Calling is 3-7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
Condolences may be left at www.scholosserfuneralhome.com.
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