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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Wednesday, November 28th, 2007
M. Roberta Martin
M. Roberta Martin, 89, of Rockford, died Nov. 26, 2007, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys.
She was born Jan. 28, 1918, in Friendship, N.Y., to Robert and Cecelia Gillman Wilson. In 1932, she married Williard Martin, who is deceased.
Surviving are a son, Fred Lane, Rockford; four daughters, Julia Ann Eastman and Barbara Thompson, both of Rockford, Cecelia Ralston, Ohio City, and Mary Peters, Helena, Ga.; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Deceased are a son, Robert; and two brothers, Earl and Rodney Wilson.
She was a cook at the Olean House, Olean, N.Y.
Private graveside services will be held at Riverside Cemetery, Rockford, at the convenience of the family.
Condolences can be made at ketchamripleyfh@embarqmail.com.
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