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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Friday, October 26th, 2007
Robert Schmitt
Robert "Scott" Schmitt, 42, 625 E. Spring St., St. Marys, died at 4:20 p.m. Oct. 24, 2007. He was killed when struck by a semitrailer along U.S. 33 near St. Marys.
He was born Nov. 27, 1964, in Bowling Green, to Paul F. and Sharon S. Boyer Schmitt, who survive in Montezuma. On Jan. 10, 1994, he married Veronica Evans, who also survives.
Other survivors are two sons, Chazz and Chase, at home; a daughter, Courtney Evans, also at home; and two sisters, Cynthia (Rick) Tolley, Wabash, Ind., and Pamela (Jeff) August, Celina.
Prior to becoming disabled, he worked at Evans Roofing Company and the St. Marys Foundry Co. A 1983 graduate of Celina High School, he served as a member of the U.S. Coast Guard. He also was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Celina.
Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Miller-Long & Folk Funeral Home, High Street Chapel, St. Marys, the Rev. Anthony Cutcher officiating. Burial is at Resthaven Memory Gardens near Moulton.
Calling is 5-8 p.m. Sunday and after 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Condolences can be made at www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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