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, June 22nd, 2009
Cathy Jo Bruns
Cathy Jo Bruns, 62, Rockford, died at 12:15 a.m. June 21, 2009, at the home of her daughter. Death was due to natural causes.
She was born Sept. 22, 1946, in Van Wert, to Clarence and Charlene Hoverman Resor. Her mother survives in Rockford. Her husband, Roger A. "Butch" Bruns died in 1991.
Other survivors are three children, Trudy L. (Randy) Bedwell, Ohio City; Ronald Anton (Kendra) Bruns, Fairborn, and Brandy Phillips, Rockford; a brother, Ralph Resor, Ulm, Germany; and six grandchildren.
She retired from Teleflex, Van Wert in 1992, and attended Praise Point Church, Willshire. She was a member of the Rockford Eagles Auxiliary.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home and Crematory, Van Wert, the Rev. Mark Rutledge officiating. Burial is at Woodland Cemetery, Van Wert.
Calling is 2-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Contributions can be made to the Mercer County Community Health Professional Hospice Program.
Condolences can be sent to agfhc@embarqmail.com.
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