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, September 30th, 2011
Douglas Weaver
Douglas E. Weaver, 57, St. Marys, died Sept. 25, 2011, at University Hospital, Cincinnati.
He was born May 28, 1954, in Coldwater to Elmer and Mary Jane Monnier Weaver, who survive in Minster. On Jan. 13, 1979, he married Donna Jean Wogaman, who also survives.
Also surviving are children, Cindy (Steve) Jones, Sidney, Mark (Chris) Sharp, New Bremen, Mike Weaver, Spencerville, and Keith Weaver, Cincinnati; a brother, Brad (Lisa) Weaver, Dayton; parents-in-law, Paul and Glenna Wogaman, Houston; a sister-in-law, Darlene (Dave) Mummey, Houston; a brother-in-law, Larry (Terri) Wogaman, Houston; 14 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Deceased is a brother, Jeff Weaver.
A 1972 graduate of Minster High School, he attended Edison State Community College, Piqua. He was employed by Minster Machine as a technical support specialist. He attended Calvary Christian Fellowship, St. Marys.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Miller-Long & Folk Funeral Home, St. Marys, the Rev. Jim Sweigart officiating.
Calling is 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Condolences may be left at millerfuneralhomes.net.
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