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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Wednesday, July 13th, 2016
Jerry Menchhofer
Jerry A. Menchhofer, age 57, of Coldwater, died Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton.
He was born October 6, 1958 in Celina, to the late Lyle Menchhofer and Mary Lou (Angerman) of Celina.
He is survived by five children, Meghan Menchhofer of Fort Wayne, Kendra Menchhofer of Coldwater, Kaleb Menchhofer and fiancée Jessica List of Celina, Andrew Menchhofer of Celina and Caitlyn Menchhofer of Celina; his fiancée Kathy Anspaugh of Coldwater and her children Blake, Alicia, Katie and Anna-Marie all of Eaton; brothers Greg Menchhofer and Maria Suhr of Celina and Brian & Tammy Menchhofer of Fort Wayne; an uncle Demas & Joanne (dec.) Mcvay of Aurora and a host of other family and friends.
He owned and operated Menchhofer Livestock; he was an avid harness racing owner and fan. Jerry enjoyed golfing, boating and bowling.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, July 15, 2016 at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater with Pastor Jeff Gramza officiating. Burial will follow in Macedon Cemetery, Coldwater.
Friends may call from 2:00 to 8:00 PM on Thursday and from 10:00 to 11:00 AM on Friday at the funeral home.
Condolences can be left at hogenkampfh.com.
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