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, October 23rd, 2006
Larry Amspaugh
Larry E. Amspaugh, 66, of Union City, died Oct. 21, 2006, at Wayne Hospital, Greenville.
He was born March 24, 1940, in Union City, Ind., to Lawrence and Garnet Shade Amspaugh. His wife of 48 years, Salley Eley Amspaugh, survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Duane (Marcia) and Donnie (Paula); a daughter, Debby (Terry) Thobe; a brother, Steve (Julie); a sister, Donna (Charles) Hill; 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Deceased are a brother, Allen and a sister, Dolores.
He was employed at Mercer Landmark, New Weston, and was a farmer in Darke County. He attended Ginghamsburg United Methodist Church, Tipp City.
Celebration of Life service is 11 a.m. Tuesday at Reichard Funeral Home Inc., Union City, Ind., the Rev. Terry Haworth officiating.
Calling is 4-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Contributions can be made to Shawnee Prairie, Ginghamsburg Church Youth Ministry or by planting a Maple tree.
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