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.
Tuesday, April 14th, 2026
Sharon R. Lenhart
Sharon R. Lenhart, 68, Jackson Center, died at 7:48 p.m. April 9, 2026, at Elmwood Assisted Living, New Bremen.
A memorial service is noon April 20 at Immanuel Church, Kettlersville, the Revs. Dr. Sylvia Hull and Leslie Krieg officiating. A private family burial will follow at Jackson View Cemetery, Jackson Center, at a later date.
Calling is 10 a.m. to noon April 20 at the church.
Memorials may be given to Immanuel Church Women's Guild.
Condolences may be shared at gilberghartwigfh.com.
Donald "Baldy" Louis Klosterman, 89, formerly of Lima and Wapakoneta, OH died Monday April 13, 2026 at the Grande Lake Healthcare Center in St. Marys, OH. [More]
