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, December 20th, 2008
Robert Michael
Robert D. "Bob" Michael, 77, New Weston, died at 11:04 a.m. Dec. 18, 2008, at Briarwood Nursing Home in Coldwater.
He was born in Darke County to Delmar and Fern (Shook) Michael. On Sept. 5, 1950, he married Imogene Miller, who survives.
Other survivors are a son, Randy (Sue); four daughters, Karen Stucke, Sharon (Tim) Miller, Debra (John) Kaiser, and Sandra (Jim) Cox; a brother, Gene Michael, Union City; a sister, Doris Hemmelgarn, Dayton; 10 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.
Deceased are two son-in-laws, George Thornhill and Jerry Stucke; a sister; a half-sister; and two half-brothers.
He was retired from Walls Brothers Asphalt and Bruns Construction. He was a member of the Moose, Eagles and American Legion.
Private services will be held at Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home, Greenville, the Rev. Sam Hoeflich officiating. Burial is at Brock Cemetery.
Calling is 2-5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Contributions can be made to National Parkinson's Foundation.
Condolences can be left at www.oliverfloyd.com.
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