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, December 3rd, 2007
Charles Long
Charles E. Long, 74, 2100 Celina Road, Lot 115, died at 2:06 p.m. Dec. 1, 2007, in the emergency department at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys.
He was born Feb. 11, 1933, in St. Marys, to Webster and Marie Drake Long. On Sept. 26, 1953, he married Mary Elizabeth Mertz, who died Nov. 13, 1991.
Surviving are two daughters, Christine (Mark) Chadwick and Cheryl (Jim) Brown, all of St. Marys; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Deceased are a brother, Webster; and a sister, Goldie Mae.
He retired from Parker Cylinder Division, St. Marys, after 44 years of service. He was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 767, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9289 and American Legion Post 323, all of St. Marys. He also was a member of the West Ohio Junior Rifle Club.
Services are 5 p.m. Wednesday at Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys, the Rev. Bill Maki officiating. A private family burial will be held at a later date.
Calling is 1-5 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
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