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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Thursday, July 14th, 2011
Hazel Goodwin
Hazel M. Goodwin, 89, St. Marys, died at 7:40 p.m. July 12, 2011, at her son's residence in Elida.
She was born Nov. 22, 1921, in Montezuma, to Wilbur and Mary Peggs Ritchie. On Aug. 1, 1942, she married Forrest "Red" Goodwin, who died Feb. 25, 2003.
Surviving are a son, Jerry (Mary) Goodwin, Elida; a daughter, Kelli Burch, St. Marys; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Deceased are an infant son, Forrest Goodwin Jr.; a brother, Ralph Ritchie; and a sister, Wanda Peggs.
She graduated from Celina High School and retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, St. Marys. She was a member of First Church of God, St. Marys.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys, the Rev. Charles Richtmyer officiating. Burial will follow in Elm Grove Cemetery.
Calling is 2-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation.
Condolences may be left at Millerfuneralhomes.net.
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