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, July 2nd, 2019
Noreen "Renie" Bertke
Noreen "Renie" M. Bertke, 57, passed away June 29, 2019 at Lima Memorial Health Systems.
Noreen "Renie" was born July 28, 1961 in Coldwater, OH, to James and Marita (Wolters) Bertke, who both preceded her in death. Renie attended Coldwater High School.
Renie is survived by her significant other, Randall Brunswick of Fort Loramie, OH, children, Rachel (Brandon) Carta of Cincinnati, OH, Joshua "Josh" Brunswick of Fort Loramie, OH, Jacob "Jay" Brunswick of Fort Loramie, OH, grandchildren, Alexis Carta of Cincinnati, OH, Brittany (Shawn) Gnau of Celina, OH, Dakota Zell of Cincinnati, OH, Hunter Zell of Covington, OH, Brianna Bertke of Celina, OH, Brandon Carta II of Cincinnati, OH, Christopher Bertke, Jr. of Celina, OH, great-granddaughter, Novalee Gnau of Celina, OH, siblings, Roseann "Rosie" (Tim) Burton of Portland, IN, Barbara "Barbie" (Danny) Long of Coldwater, OH, Mary Black of Coldwater, OH, and long time friend, Tony Black of Celina, OH.
She is preceded in death by her son, Christopher Bertke and grandson, Haydyn Brunswick.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
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