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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Tuesday, June 20th, 2017
Derek Middendorf
Derek R. Middendorf age 30 of Coldwater formerly of Versailles died on Sunday, June 18, 2017 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
He was born on June 1, 1987 in Lima, Ohio to Gary Middendorf & Rhonda Hines. His mother Rhonda & Tim Harmon live in Quincy, Ohio, and his father Gary & Robin Middendorf live in Versailles, Ohio.
He is also survived by 2 children Emma & Xavier Middendorf, brothers: Ryan & Ayndrea Ruchty, Noblesville IN, and Ryan & Melissa Degen, Lima, sister China Stapleton, St. Paris and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was a member of St. Denis Catholic Church, Versailles and attended Versailles High School. He worked at Cooper Farms, St. Henry.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 AM on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Holy Family Catholic Church, Frenchtown, Ohio with Rev. Carl Subler, Celebrant. Burial will take place at St. Michael Cemetery, Fort Loramie.
Friends may call at The Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Russia from 5 PM until 8 PM Friday, June 23 and from 9 to 10:00 AM on Saturday, June 24.
Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.
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