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, December 22nd, 2008
Daniel Brookhart
Daniel C. Brookhart, 62, of Lima, died at 1:26 a.m. Dec. 21, 2008, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. Death was due to natural causes.
He was born March 25, 1946, in Cincinnati, to Carl Herbert and Ruth Ilena Burke Brookhart.
Surviving are two sisters, Barbara Brookhart and Beverly Young, both of Lima.
He worked as a programmer analyst for Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Mich.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Cridersville, the Rev. Daniel Messner officiating. Burial is at Swamp College Cemetery, Celina.
Calling is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Contributions can be made to St. Rita's Hospice.
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