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, February 26th, 2007
Herold Johns
Former St. Marys resident Herold H. Johns, 88, of Toledo, died Feb. 24, 2007, in Toledo.
He was born May 4, 1918, in Johnson County, Neb., to Edward and Emma Oellerman Johns. On Feb. 17, 1946, he married Edith Sudman, who survives in Toledo.
Surviving are two daughters, Kay (Jeff) Krempec, Sylvania, and Nancy (Tom) Kopcho, San Antonio, Texas; a sister, Elsie Maurer, Anna; and six grandchildren.
He retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, St. Marys, where he was a mechanic. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving in the 185th Field Artillery 34th Division and a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Moulton, and VFW Post 9289, St. Marys.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church, the Rev. Joy Miller officiating. Burial is at Elm Grove Cemetery, St. Marys.
Calling is 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys, and 9:30-10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church.
Contributions can be made to the church and the American Heart Association.
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