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, February 1st, 2010
Nancy Timbs
Nancy L. Timbs, 56, of South Street, St. Marys, died at 12:12 a.m. Jan. 30, 2010, in the emergency department of Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. A cause of death is pending.
She was born Oct. 1, 1953, in Marion, Ind., to Donald and Betty Brammel Grove. Her mother survives in Marion, Ind.
Other survivors are her two children, Tyson Timbs and Aubrey (Jason) Homan, all of St. Marys; a sister, Wendy Colburn, Marion, Ind.; and a granddaughter.
Deceased is a brother, Timothy Grove.
She was retired from Crown Equipment Corp., New Bremen, and was a graduate of Missisinawa Valley High School.
A Christian prayer service is 6 p.m. Wednesday at Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys.
Calling is 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Contributions can be made to the American Kidney Foundation.
Condolences can be left at Millerfuneralhomes.net.
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