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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Thursday, January 11th, 2007
Gail Steinmetz
Gail C. Steinmetz, 83, of Michigan and Ohio, died Jan. 10, 2007, at Valley Nursing Home, St. Marys.
He was born May 5, 1923, near Lancaster, to Anthony and Edna McClure Steinmetz.
Survivors are two sisters, Eva Sell and Thelma Fannon, both of St. Marys; and a sister-in-law, Lelah, Wapakoneta.
Deceased are a brother, Wayne and a sister, Pauline Love.
He retired from Penwalt Chemical Company, Wyandot, Mich., where he had been head chemist. He was a graduate of Rome Cannon High School, Stewart, and a member of Wyandot Christian Church.
Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys. Burial rites are 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Wells Cemetery, Paigeville.
Calling is 5-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
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