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, May 19th, 2008
Gary Fox
Gary V. Fox, 66, of Rockford, died at 2:25 p.m. May 17, 2008, at Flower Hospital, Sylvania.
He was born Feb. 7, 1942, in Van Wert, to Joe Hollis Fox and Madge Van Fleet Fox. His mother, now Madge Hoersten, survives in Vonore, Tenn. On Dec. 16, 1960, he married Delight Kay Felver, who also survives.
Other survivors are three sons, Mike (Nikki), Gary (Mandy) and Jeff, all of Columbus; a daughter, Holly (Chris) Snyder, Toledo; a sister, Jill, Vonore; and nine grandchildren.
Deceased is a brother, Pat.
He retired from Eaton, formerly the Aeroquip company, Van Wert. He was a member of Rockford United Methodist Church, formerly Grace United Methodist Church.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Home, Rockford, the Rev. Mark Rutledge officiating. Burial is at Riverside Cemetery, Rockford.
Calling is 2-8 p.m. Tuesday and one hour prior to services Wednesday at the funeral home.
Contributions can be made to the Autism Society of North West Ohio, Toledo.
Condolences can be sent at www.ketchamripleyfh@embarqmail.com.
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