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, November 17th, 2008
Mike Irvin
Mike Irvin, 61, 412 E. Main St., St. Henry, died Nov. 14, 2008, at Lima Memorial Hospital. Death was due to natural causes.
He was born July 1, 1947, in Portsmouth, to William and Mary Tracy Irvin. On Oct. 28, 1982, he married Mary Evalena Keaton, who died Aug. 18, 2006.
Survivors are two sisters, Jan, St. Henry, and Sue (Bill) Hamilton, Port Charlotte, Fla.
Deceased is a sister, Judy.
He retired from W.K.K.I. Radio Station, Celina, and was a member of New Life Christian Center, Celina.
Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, the Rev. Bill Lewis officiating. Burial is at St. Henry Cemetery.
Calling is 9-11 a.m. Wednesday at the church.
Hogenkamp Funeral Home, St. Henry, is in charge of arrangements.
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