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, November 1st, 2010
Richard Plummer
Richard E. Plummer, 74, Lima, died at 4:42 p.m. Oct. 30, 2010, at his home.
He was born April 15, 1936, in Lima, to William G. and Frances Coolidge Plummer. On Aug. 26, 1956, he married Jane Lotz, who survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Todd Plummer, Lima, and Brad (Emily) Plummer, Algonquin, Ill.; a daughter, Brenda (David) Jacobs, Bay Village; 10 grandchildren and two step-grandchildren.
He worked as a distributor for Mac Tools and had worked at the former New Idea in Coldwater. He was a member of Westview United Methodist Church in Cridersville.
Funeral services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Chiles-Laman Funeral Homes in Shawnee, the Rev. Mark Burden officiating. Burial is at St. Matthews Cemetery in Lima.
Calling is 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to St. Rita's Hospice or CH-KI-LO Food pantry at Westview United Church.
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