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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Wednesday, June 9th, 2010
Charles Paulus
Charles E. Paulus, 74, Russia, died at 4:22 a.m. June 8, 2010, at Southbrook Care Center in Springfield.
He was born Dec. 16, 1935, in Dayton, to Thomas L. and Josephine Placke Paulus.
Surviving are three sisters, Elizabeth (Thomas Faller) Wyen, Minster, Marie Didier, Versailles, and Lucy (Dutch) Lange, St. Henry.
Deceased are a sister and her husband, Edna and Virg Boeke, and a brother-in-law, Merrill Wyen.
He was owner and operator of Paulus Jewelry in Fort Loramie. He was a member of the U.S. Army, the American Legion in Minster, Catholic War Vets in Russia and Knights of Columbus in Russia.
Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Remy Catholic Church in Russia, the Rev. Frank Amberger officiating. Burial is at the church cemetery. The Minster American Legion Honor Guard will conduct graveside military service.
Calling is 4-8 p.m. Friday and 9:30-10 a.m. Saturday at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home in Versailles.
Condolences can be left at www.zecharbailey.com.
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