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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Friday, March 4th, 2011
Delbert Greiwe
Delbert G. Greiwe, 86, New Bremen, died at 5:23 a.m. March 3, 2011, at his residence.
He was born March 1, 1925, in Mercer County, to Homer F. and Irene Rump Greiwe. On Jan. 15, 1947, he married Ruby Davis, who survives.
Also surviving are two children, Gary (Judy) Greiwe and Jayne (John) Schoonover, all of Findlay; a sister, Jean (Dave) Waterman, New Bremen; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Deceased are a brother, Donald Greiwe; and a grandson.
He attended Living Hope Assembly of God in St. Marys and was a 1943 graduate of New Bremen High School. He was engaged in farming.
Funeral services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen, the Rev. Randy McKinney officiating. Burial will follow at Willow Grove Cemetery in New Bremen.
Calling is noon-2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
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