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, June 26th, 2020
Terry Heitkamp Jr.
Terry E. "Chico" Heitkamp, Jr. age 48, of Minster passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 following an automobile accident.
He was born October 24, 1971 to Terry, Sr. & Barbara (Williams) Heitkamp. His father preceded him in death in 2002 and his mother survives in Montezuma.
He married Kelly Free on May 15, 1999 in St. Jacob Lutheran Church, Anna and she survives in Minster.
He is also survived by daughter: Brittany Heitkamp, North Carolina, sons: Logan, Brady & Dylan all at home, siblings: Tracy & Jun Liu Heitkamp, Minster, Leah & Aaron Colter, Minster, Travis & Mindy Heitkamp, Englewood, in-laws Mike & Marilyn Free, Anna, brothers-in-law: Mike Free, Botkins, Kevin & Jennifer Free, Botkins & Jeff Free, Anna and 12 nieces and nephews.
He was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster. He graduated from Minster High School in 1990 and a member of Minster F.O.E. #1391. Chico coached all 3 of his sons through the Minster Youth Baseball programs, was an avid blood donor and was a fan of the Indians, Browns, Cavs and the Fighting Irish. He worked at Airstream, Jackson Center.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 AM on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at St. Augustine Church, Minster with Rev. Frankline Rayappa, Celebrant.
Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster from 3 to 8 PM on Monday June 29 and from 9 to 9:45 AM on Tuesday. Social distancing will be in place.
In lieu of flowers the family request donations to the Minster Youth Baseball Softball Organization.
Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.
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