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, July 30th, 2009
Robert Martin
Robert V. Martin, 87, of 904 S. Wayne Street, St.Marys, died July 28, 2009, at the Golden Living Center-Valley Nursing Home, St.Marys.
He was born Oct. 24, 1921, in Wapakoneta to Edwin & LaVere Hudson Martin. On July 15, 1944 he married Rosemary I. Burmeister, who died February 22, 2000.
Surviving are a sister Mary Lou (LeRoy) Nagel, St.Marys and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased are a son Robert V. Martin II; and a brother, Jack Martin.
He retired from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. in St.Marys after 45 years, where he was employed as a supervisor and timekeeper. He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church, St.Marys, and was a graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church, the Rev. Bill Maki, officiating. Burial is at Elm Grove Cemetery in St.Marys.
Calling is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at the Miller-Long & Folk Funeral Home, St.Marys, and after 9:30 a.m. on Saturday at the church.
Contributions can be made to the Zion Lutheran Church building fund or current expenses.
Condolences can be left at www. millerfuneralhomes.net.
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