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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Friday, December 17th, 2010
Dora Carter
Dora M. Carter, 91, Van Wert, died at 11:40 a.m. Dec. 15, 2010, at Van Wert County Hospital.
She was born Sept. 21, 1919, in Celina to William and Emma Pauline Curry. In 1939, she married Raymond L. Carter, who died in 1969.
Surviving are two sons, Larry (Betty Sheets) Carter, Bryan, and Thomas (Anita Vogt) Carter, Fort Wayne, Ind.; and four grandchildren.
Deceased are four sisters, Florence Sebring, Mabel Elder, Catherine Ballinger and Thelma Coby; and two brothers, Richard Curry and Wilbur Curry.
She worked at the former Aeroquip Corporation before retiring in 1984 after 30 years of service. She was a member of the Ladies Retirement Club of Aeroquip, the Van Wert Ladies Bowling Association and a former member of the Ladies Tuesday Nite Golf League.
Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Brickner Funeral Home in Van Wert, the Rev. Paul W. Miller officiating. Burial is at Woodland Cemetery in Van Wert.
Calling is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Condolences may be left at www.bricknerfuneralhome.com.
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