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, July 26th, 2011
Helen Buchanan
Helen P. Buchanan, 69, Willshire, died at 5:39 a.m. July 25, 2011, at Adams Memorial Hospital, Decatur, Ind.
She was born Feb. 4, 1942, in Hyden, Ky., to Buck and Mary Ann Sheppard Van Over. On April 23, 1961, she married J. Alvin Buchanan, who survives.
Also surviving are two daughters, Lynette Hirschy, Mendon, and Louise Buchanan, Willshire; two sisters, Bess Wilson, Warren, Ind., and Kay Enterline, Fiat, Ind.; a brother, Kash Van Over, Petroleum, Ind.; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Deceased is a daughter, Lori Ann Buchanan; and two brothers, Curtis Van Over and Darnell Van Over.
She was a homemaker and member of Fort Recovery Church of Christ.
Service is 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Zwick and Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur, Ind., the Rev. Charlie Gamble officiating.
Calling is 2-8 p.m. Wednesday and on hour prior to service Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the church.
Condolences may be left at zwickjahn.com.
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