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, October 21st, 2011
Richard Murphy
Richard A."Dick" Murphy, 85, Celina, died at 10 p.m. Oct. 19, 2011, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys.
He was born Jan. 30, 1926, in New Carlisle to Charles E. and Opal Gossette Murphy. On Aug. 7, 1976, he married Barbara Kling, who survives.
Also surviving are a daughter, Nancy Peck, Troy; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Deceased is a son, Richard M. "Pete" Murphy and a son-in-law, Randy Peck.
He served with the U. S. Army for 22 years. He was a retired truck driver for Schroyer Trucking.
Service is 5 p.m. Sunday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater, the Rev. Joshua R. Andrews officiating.
Calling is 1-5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be directed to Grand Lake Hospice.
Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.
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