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, August 24th, 2009
Patricia Boyer
Former Mendon resident Patricia "Sue" Boyer, 65, died Aug. 19, 2009, in St. Ann's Hospital, Columbus.
She was born March 22, 1944, in Celina to Albert Buck Davis and Matra Emma Wilson.
Surviving are a companion, Gary Kinnaman, Gahanna; two sons, Jeffery and Shawn Boyer, Columbus; a daughter, Julie Kiser, Columbus; two sisters, Marilyn Sheets, St. Marys, and Janet Beougher, of South Carolina; a brother, Roy (Linda) Davis, Mendon; and three grandchildren.
Services are today at 7 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home N.E. Chapel, Columbus.
Calling is 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Condolences can be left at www.newcomercolumbus.com.
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