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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Monday, July 3rd, 2006
Marjorie Alspaugh
Marjorie Imogene Alspaugh, 92, of St. Marys, died July 2, 2006, at Valley Nursing Home, St. Marys, where she was a patient.
She was born Sept. 17, 1913, in Blackcreek Township near Rockford, to John W. and Frances Witter Alspaugh.
Surviving is a sister, Mildred (Charles) Botkin, St. Marys.
Deceased is a sister, Ruth Buchanan.
She retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., St. Marys.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Home, Rockford, the Rev. Mike Berne officiating. Burial is at Riverside Cemetery, Rockford.
Calling is after 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
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