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.
Friday, July 12th, 2019
Rev. James Egbert
Rev. James T. "Jim" Egbert, 88, formerly of Cincinnati, died at 11:13 a.m. July 10, 2019, at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima.
Services are at 4 p.m. Sunday at the Immanuel church in Kettlersville, Pastor Dee Schroer officiating. Interment will follow at the German Protestant Cemetery, New Bremen.
Calling is 1-4 p.m. Sunday at the church.
Memorials may be given to the St. Paul U.C.C. Memorial Fund or to the charity of the donor's choice.
Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home, New Bremen, is handling arrangements. Condolences may be expressed at gilberghartwigfh.com.
