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, July 6th, 2011
Phillip Lewis
Phillip M. Lewis, 55, St. Marys, died June 25, 2011, at his home.
He was born Sept. 5, 1955, in Celina to Raymond K. and Nora Colwell Lewis, who are both deceased.
Surviving are a daughter, Mahala Lewis, Savannah, Ga.; sister, Bonnie (Bruce) Opperman, Elida; stepsister, Judy (Chuck) Cuffaro, Gold Canyon, Ariz.; and a granddaughter.
Also deceased are a brother, Keith Michael Lewis; and a stepfather, Paul Harris.
A 1973 graduate of Memorial High School, St. Marys, he had attended Wright State University. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He was employed as a forklift operator at Safeway Packing, Minster.
Service is 7 p.m. Thursday at Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Home, St. Marys, the Rev. John Mobley officiating.
Calling is 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Condolences may be left at millerfuneralhome.net.
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