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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Wednesday, October 16th, 2024
Walter Steinbrunner
Walter John Steinbrunner, 83, of West Union, Ohio, died Friday, October 11 , 2024, at home.
Walter was born April 2, 1941, in Fort Recovery, Ohio. He was preceded by parents, Walter and Anna (Knoth) Steinbrunner; brother, Ralph Steinbrunner; sisters: Shirley Rienhard and Regina (Virgil) Lange; children: Kari (Martin) Homan and Frank Steinbrunner; and grandsons: Cody Wehnes and Joseph Steinbrunner.
Walter is survived by wife of 61 years, Karen L. (Schmidt) Steinbrunner; children: Judy (Ed) Jackson, Betty Steinbrunner, Chris Steinbrunner, Theresa (John) Wycuff, Wally Steinbrunner, Tony (Amanda) Steinbrunner, Matt Steinbrunner, Adam Steinbrunner and Rose (Richard) Heddleston; 20 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your local St. Vincent de Paul.
The Inurnment will be at the Schmidt Memorial Cemetery in Tiffin Township in Adams County at the convenience of the family.
Lafferty Funeral Home Incorporated serves the family. Friends can sign condolences at www.laffertyfuneralhome.com.
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