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, January 30th, 2008
Patricia Sipe
Patricia J. Sipe, 79, of Willshire, died at 2:30 p.m. Jan. 26, 2008, at The Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale, Fla.
She was born Aug. 25, 1928, in Adams County, Ind., to Thompson R. and Allie M. Bender Noll. On March 28, 1948, she married Doyt L. Sipe, who survives.
Other survivors are three daughters, Sandra K. (Dale) Schwartz, New Bremen, Carolyn S. Archer, Decatur, Ind., and Susan A. (Duane) Roehm, Willshire; a daughter-in-law, Dennis (Marcia) Hoffhines, Rockford; two brothers, Franklin "Tom" (Shirley) Noll and Robert E. (Bonnie) Noll, all of Decatur; a sister, Juanita M. Myers, Decatur; 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Deceased are a son, Ronald D.; two brothers, Richard B. Noll and Carl T. Noll; two sisters, Eloise A. Noll and Mary M. Neireiter.
Services are 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Decatur Church of God, the Revs. Dr. Robert Brink and Sandy Hildebrand officiating. Burial is at Decatur Cemetery.
Calling is 1-3 and 4-8 p.m. Thursday at Zwick and Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur, and one hour prior to the service on Friday at the church.
Contributions can be made to the Van Wert Heart Association or Family Hospice of Northeast Indiana, Berne, or the Decatur Church of God.
Condolences can be made at www.zwickjahn.com.
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