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, May 14th, 2008
John Vagedes
John A. Vagedes, 53, of Lakeview, died May 12, 2008, at his home. Death was due to natural causes.
He was born on October 27, 1954, in Celina, to Paul Vagedes and Mary Ann Garvick Miller. His father survives in Lakeview.
Other survivors are two daughters, Kristel (James) Kobylack, Bellefontaine, and Nicole Vagedes, DeGraff; a brother, Fred (Suzie) Vagedes, Coldwater; and six sisters, Debra (Thurman) Allmon, Lakeview, Susan (Tim) Brewer, Zanesfield, Kathy Fout, West Mansfield, Paula (Jeff) Fout, Belle Center, Vickie (David) Furlong, West Mansfield, and Rhonda (Terry) Cook, East Liberty; and four grandchildren.
Deceased is a grandson.
He retired from Dana Corporation after 30 years. He was a member of the Sons of Amvets, Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Indian Lake Moose Lodge , all in Lakeview.
Services are at 7 p.m. Thursday at Shoffstall Funeral Home, Lakeview, the Rev. Walt Mansfield officiating. He will be cremated after the service and private graveside services will be conducted at a later date at Huntsville Cemetery.
Calling is 4-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Arrangements are being handled by Shoffstall Funeral Home, Lakeview.   
Condolences can be left at condolences@shoffstallfuneralhome.com.
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