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, April 18th, 2008
Betty Baker
Former Celina and Portland, Ind., resident Betty M. Baker, 86, died April 17, 2008, at Celina Manor Nursing Home.
She was born Jan. 29, 1922, in Jay County, Ind., to Russell and Mable Shumaker Luttman. On July 31, 1937, she married Dorwin Baker, who died May 5, 1975.
Survivors are a son, Dorwin Raymond (Melinda), Taos, New Mexico; five grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
She formerly worked at The Jay Garment factory in Portland. She was a member and past president of the Jay County Hospital Auxiliary, and member of the Moose Lodge Auxiliary and American Legion Auxiliary, both of Portland.
Services are 1 p.m. Sunday at the Portland Chapel of Williamson and Spencer Funeral Home, the Rev. Jim Huey officiating. Burial is at Antioch Cemetery, southeast of Portland.
Calling is 4-7 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Condolences can be made at www.williamsonspencer.com.
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