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, February 28th, 2011
Patricia Monnin
Patricia Monnin, 78, Russia, died Feb. 26, 2011, at the Cleveland Clinic.
She was born March 16, 1932, in Britton, S.D., to Clinton and Mabel Hanson Bredberg. On Feb. 13, 1954, she married Richard Monnin, who survives.
Also surviving are seven children, Barb (Rick) Jones, Arcanum, Karen (Chris) Jones, Greenville, Diane (Elmer) Stueve, Minster, David Monnin, Montezuma, Janet (Dean) Fields, Covington, and Gary (Susan) Monnin, Russia; nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Deceased is a sister, Caroline Schwietzer.
She was a member of St. Remy Catholic Church in Russia and the Catholic War Veterans in Russia. She was also a member of the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War.
A private family service will be held. Burial is at the church cemetery.
Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Russia is handling the arrangements.
Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.
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