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, September 24th, 2008
Arveda Harter
Arveda Mae Harter, 90, of Greenville, died at 11:42 a.m. Sept. 23, 2008, at Wayne Hospital, Greenville.
She was born Jan. 27, 1918, in Randolph County, Ind., to Otis L. and Hannah B. Dingfelder Huber. On March 4, 1938, she married Willard C. Harter, who died in 1980.
Surviving are two sons, J. L. (Patty), Greenville, and Larry J. (Della), Celina; five grandchildren, three stepgrandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
She had worked at the Boston Store for 10 years and Dottie's Country Cupboard and she and her husband owned and operated the former Corner Party Store, all in Greenville. She was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church, Greenville, and its women's circle and had volunteered many years at Wayne Hospital.
Services are 2 p.m. Friday at the church, the Rev. Keith Falk officiating. Burial is at Greenville Cemetery.
Calling is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the church.
Contributions can be made to the church.
Condolences can be left at www.zecharbailey.com.
Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, is handling arrangements.
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