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, May 30th, 2008
James Hensley
James W. Hensley, 54, 511 Beech St., St. Marys, died May 29, 2008, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. Death was due to natural causes.
He was born June 22, 1953, in St. Marys, to James "Muscles" and Nella Faye Morris Hensley, who are deceased. On June 23, 1973, he married Debra Keysor, who survives.
Other survivors are two sons, Jack and Bryant "BeBop" (Chrissy), all of St. Marys; five brothers, Larry (Mary) and Donald, St. Marys, Thomas Keith, Myrtle Beach, S.C., Roger, Wapakoneta, and Steve (Kathy), Botkins; a sister, Brenda (Mike) Price, Camden, S.C.; and five grandchildren.
He worked at Parker-Hannifin Corp., St. Marys. He coached Little League baseball and was the coach of the West Ohio Wranglers Semi-Pro football team.
Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys, the Rev. Robert Mabry officiating. Burial is at Elm Grove Cemetery, St. Marys.
Calling is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral Home.
Contributions can be made to the American Heart Fund.
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