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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Thursday, November 20th, 2008
Melvin Hamp
Melvin O. Hamp, 77, 03251 Clover Four Road, New Bremen, died at 8:03 p.m. Nov. 18, 2008, in the emergency department at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys.
He was born Feb. 4, 1931, in Botkins, to Kenneth M. and Melva M. Koons Hamp. On March 19, 1949, he married Velma G. Bohannon, who survives.
Other survivors area a son, William L., Sarasota, Fla.; a daughter, Lynnell (Gregg) Wibbeler, St.Marys; three sisters, Betty Heitman, McCartyville, Burnell Kellermeyer, St. Marys, and Marilyn Hedges, Portland, Ind.; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Deceased are a brother, Raymond; and a sister Delores Cook.
He retired from the former Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, St.Marys, where he worked 35 years as a maintenance mechanic. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge, St.Marys, and the New Bremen Rod & Gun Club. He served for two years in the U.S. Navy.
Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Miller Funeral Home, St.Marys, the Rev. Bill Drummond, officiating. Burial is at Resthaven Memory Gardens near Moulton.
Calling is 5-8 p.m. Saturday and one hour prior to the service on Sunday at the funeral home.
Contributions may be made to the Spina Bifida Association.
Condolences can be left at www. millerfuneralhomes.net.
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