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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Tuesday, December 21st, 2010
Patsy Loy
Patsy Loy, 80, Bryant, Ind., died Dec. 20, 2010, at Persimmon Ridge Healthcare in Portland, Ind.
She was born Feb. 10, 1930, in Bryant, Ind., to Paul and Grace Gierhart Spade. On March 13, 1948, she married Cledith Loy, who died Oct. 26, 2001.
Surviving are three sons, Randy Loy, Celina, Phil (Diana) Loy, Bryant, Ind., and Tom (Sue) Loy, Portland, Ind.; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and eight stepgreat-grandchildren.
She retired from CTS in Berne, Ind. She was a 1948 graduate of Bryant High School and was a member of Tri State Gas Engine and Tractor Association.
Funeral services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Baird-Freeman Funeral Home, Portland, the Rev. Paul VanCise officiating. Burial is at Gravel Hill Cemetery, west of Bryant.
Calling is 9-11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Jay County Cancer Society.
Condolences may be left at www.bairdfreeman.com.
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