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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Tuesday, December 1st, 2009
John Rines
John S. Rines, 75 formerly of 2246 E. 200 South, died Nov. 29, 2009, at Miller's Merry Manor, Dunkirk.
He was born Dec. 14, 1933, in Jay County to Fred and Lois Journay Rines. His mother survives in Portland, Ind. On Sept. 17, 1955, he married Cletes Glentzer, who survives.
Other survivors are four sons, Stewart, Scott, Steve and Stanley Rines, all of Portland; three daughters, Catherine (Peter) Foss, Saratoga, Calif., Corienne (Randy) Brockman, St. Henry, Susan (Chuck) Huffman, Dunkirk; two brothers, Alan Rines, Albany, and Paul Rines, Portland; a sister, Rachael Stahl, Americas, Ga; 15 grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
Memorial service is 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Asbury United Methodist Church, the Rev. Greg Rittenhouse officiating.
Calling is one hour prior to service at the church.
Contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Association or Asbury United Methodist Church Endowment Fund.
Condolences can be left at www.bairdfreeman.com.
Baird-Freeman Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.
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