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, January 11th, 2012
Paul Edwards
Paul L. Edwards, 66, Van Wert, died at 7:13 a.m., Jan. 10, 2012, at Van Wert County Hospital.
He was born in Kansas City, Mo., to William David and Pauline Amanda Wade Edwards. On July 20, 1985, he married Linda L. Metzger, who survives in Van Wert.
Also surviving are a daughter, Julie A. (Fred) Kiesewetter, Piqua; a stepdaughter, Angela M. (Dave) Ireton, Van Wert; two siblings, Otis Edwards, Elida, and Betty L. Feliciano, Celina; and three grandchildren.
Deceased are four siblings, Lowell, Jon Dean, Blaine, and Jayne Edwards.
He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church, Van Wert. He served in Vietnam with the U.S. Army.
Service is 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church, the Rev. Jim Burns officiating. Burial will follow in Woodland Cemetery.
Calling is 2-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Friday at Brickner Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Hospital.
Condolences may be let at bricknerfuneralhome.com.
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