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, August 25th, 2006
Albert Cross
Albert L. Cross, 91, 155 Notheana Drive, St. Marys, died at 2:06 p.m. Aug. 23, 2006, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys.
He was born June 26, 1915, in Pitsburg, to Granvilled and Viola Malcolm Cross. On Sept. 6, 1938, he married Betty Knick, who survives.
Also surviving are a son, Larry (Ruth), Celina; two grandsons; three great-grandchildren and three stepgreat-grandchildren.
Deceased are nine brothers and four sisters.
He retired after 30 years at General Motors Corporation, Dayton. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and fought in the Invasion of Normandy. He was a graduate of Monroe High School, Pitsburg, and a member of American Legion Post 323 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9289, both of St. Marys.
Services are at noon Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys, the Rev. Bill Maki officiating. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery, St. Marys.
Calling is after 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Contributions can be made to Auglaize County unit of the American Cancer Society.
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