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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Saturday, August 23rd, 2008
Morris Slone
Morris Leon Slone, 63, Troy, died at 8:53 a.m. Aug. 17, 2008, at his residence. Death was due to cancer.
He was born Nov. 20, 1944, in Richmond, Ky., to Orvalle and Dessie Morris Slone, who are deceased. A stepfather, Joseph Norris, also is deceased. On Jan. 18, 1969, he married Dolores Culver of Celina, who survives.
Other survivors are two sons, Thad (Susan), Fletcher, and Jason (Chastity), Troy; two daughters, Heather (Scott) Johnson and Shanda (Ryan) Stammen, all of Troy; a sister, Sandra K., Centerville; and 11 grandchildren.
He was retired from General Motors. He was an active member of the Air National Guard for six years. He was a 1963 graduate of Fairview High School and attended Sinclair Community College. He was a member of Troy Fish & Game and the Troy Eagles.
A memorial service is 5-11 p.m. Sept. 6 at Staunton Grange, Troy.
Contributions can be made to Cancer Treatment Centers of America or Hospice of Miami County.
Arrangements are being handled by Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home, Piqua. Condolences can be made at www.jamiesonandyannucci.com.
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