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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Tuesday, February 27th, 2007
Gary Rutledge
Gary M. Rutledge, 63, Rockford, died Feb. 22, 2007, at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay.
He was born Aug. 3, 1943, in Celina, to Keith and Betty (VanTilburg) Rutledge Sr. His father is deceased and his mother survives in Rockford. He previously was married to Judith K. Rutledge, who survives.
Also surviving is a son, Paul (Cheryl), Rising Sun; two daughters, Vicky (Steve) Bihn, Findlay, and Tammy (Paul) Methot, Van Wert; two brothers, Bob (Kathy) and Keith (Anita), all of Rockford; a sister, Ruth (Mike) Armstrong, Walbridge; and seven grandchildren.
He was a mortgage broker for Streamline Home Mortgage, Van Wert, and member of the New Horizon Community Church, Rockford.
Funeral services are 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, the Rev. John Eraunstein officiating. Calling is after 10 a.m. Thursday, prior to the service.
Contributions can be made to the church.
Condolences may be sent to www.ketchamripleyfh@earthlink.net.
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