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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Saturday, July 15th, 2006
William Poppe
William "Bill" Poppe, 83, St. Marys, died at 3:25 a.m. July 13, 2006, at St. Marys Living Center.
He was born Aug. 19, 1923, in St. Marys, to Ferd and Myrtle Greer Poppe. On January 5, 1946, he married Joan Makley, who died on April 29, 2002.
Surviving are four sons, Craig (Carolyn), Atlanta, Mark, St. Johns, Don (Mary), Port Clinton, and David, California; two daughters, Chris (Cleve) White, Wilmington, N.C., and Linda Jordan, Continental; 13 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Deceased are a brother, Virgil, and a sister, Pauline Elschoff.
He was a lifetime member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion and Fraternal Order of Eagles, all of St. Marys. He served with the U.S. Army during World War II.
Graveside services are 12:30 p.m. Monday in Gethsemane Cemetery, St. Marys, the Rev. Jason King officiating. Calling is 5-7 p.m. Sunday and 11 a.m.-noon Monday at Cisco Funeral Home, St. Marys.
Contributions can be directed to a charity of the donor's choice.
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