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, October 21st, 2006
Thomas Criblez
Thomas L. Criblez, 61, of Fairborn, died the morning of Oct. 19, 2006, at his home following a battle with multiple sclerosis.
He was born June 7, 1945, in Bluffton, to Maurice and Mildred Parker Criblez, who both survive in Bluffton. On Dec. 19, 1965, he married Mary M. Moyer, who survives.
Also surviving are two daughters, Linda (Arthur) Criblez Higbee, Key Biscayne, Fla., and Sally (Nicolas) Criblez Cannon, Kensington, Md.; a brother, Theodore (Renee), Bluffton; a sister, Ruth (Randall) Wilhelm, Fort Jennings; and a grandson.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Vietnam War. He graduated from Bluffton High School, Ohio State University and held a Ph.D. in animal science with a focus on reproductive physiology from Purdue University.
Private services will be held at a later date. His body was donated to Wright State University for Multiple Sclerosis research.
Contributions can be made to World Wildlife Fund.
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