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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Saturday, June 5th, 2010
Thomas Evans
Thomas W. Evans, 85, St. Marys, died at 3:22 p.m. June 3, 2010, at the Golden Living Center, St. Marys.
He was born Aug. 6, 1924, in Wellston to Robert and Catherine Durkin Evans. On Aug. 21, 1952, he married Connie J. Michaels, who survives.
Other survivors are three children, Tom D. (Nancy) Evans, St. Marys, Robert M. (Karen) Evans, Celina, and Christena M. (William) Kuck, New Bremen; a brother, Robert (Alice) Evans, New Berlin, Pa.; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Deceased is a sister, Ruth Ann Connell.
He retired from the U.S. Army in 1964 after more than 20 years of service, including service in WWII and two tours during the Korean War. He was retired from Servamation, Lima. He was a member of the Eagles and American Legion, both in St. Marys, and a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Celina.
There are no services. Private burial will be held at Elm Grove Cemetery.
Contributions can be made to the Eagles or American Legion.
Arrangements are being handled by Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Cridersville.
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