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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Tuesday, July 8th, 2008
William Rodgers
William Allen Rodgers, 74, of Carlisle, died July 4, 2008, at his home.
He was born Nov. 10, 1933, in Van Wert, to Bradus Allen and Mary Eugenia Edmandson Rodgers.
Survivors are a son, James A. (Lynn), Clayton, N.C.; a daughter, Lisa Lalley, Southern Pines, N.C.; and five grandchildren.
He was a retired U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer serving in the Vietnam War. He also retired from Defense Investigative Services as a background investigations officer.
Graveside services are 9 a.m. Aug .6. at Arlington National Cemetery, with full military honors.
Hoffman-Roth Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., Carlisle, is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences can be left at www.hoffmanroth.com.
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