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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Monday, April 12th, 2021
Linda Baumer
Linda S. Baumer age 69 of Minster, Ohio died Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at her home.
She was born May 11, 1951 in Sidney, Ohio to the late Irwin "Sparky" & Eileen (Eisert) Baumer.
She is survived by a brother, Daniel & Catherine Baumer, Davenport, FL, sister Beth & Jim Hinker, Minster, nieces & nephews: Ben & Marianela Baumer, Josh & Amber Baumer, Edward & Allison Hinker, Samuel & Elizabeth Hinker, Kate Hinker, William Hinker.
She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster. She was a graduate of Minster High School and retired from Copeland (Emerson) after 48 years.
Linda was a loving daughter, sister, aunt & great aunt.
A Memorial Mass will be held 9:30 AM on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster with Rev. Frankline Rayappa Celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Augustine Cemetery, Minster.     
Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster from 4 to 7 PM on Friday, April 16, 2021 and from 8:30 to 9:15 on Saturday.   Visitors are asked to follow CDC guidelines.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Minster Elementary School Library. Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.
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