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, July 13th, 2019
Ralph Scherbauer
Ralph W. Scherbauer, age 84, of Celina, passed away Friday, July 12, 2019, at The Hospice of Dayton.
Ralph was born September 19, 1934 in Dayton to the late William & Rose (Evermann) Scherbauer. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his loving partner of over 50 years, Corabelle "Corky" Akens and by seven siblings.
Ralph proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a member of the VFW Post #5713, AMVETS Post #91, American Legion Post #210, the Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge #1473 and he was a member of the International Association of Turtles.
Ralph is survived by several nieces & nephews and by his special friends, Terry & Donna Temple.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 15, at Morton & Whetstone Funeral Home, 139 S. Dixie Dr., Vandalia. Chaplain Bob Sweeney will officiate. Interment will follow at Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery.
The family will be receiving friends from 10:00 a.m. until time of service.
To send a special message to the family, please visit www.MortonWhetstoneFH.com.
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