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
Donald Ickes Sr.
Donald William Ickes Sr., 53, St. Marys, died Jan. 10, 2012, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys.
He was born Oct. 2, 1958, in Lima, to John Phillip Ickes and Helen Smart. His mother and stepfather, Dale Carlson, survive in Wapakoneta.
Also surviving are five children, Donald W. (Erica) Ickes, Washington Crossing, Pa., Heather L. (Chad) Gibbs, Williamsburg, Va., Saleasha M. (Scott) Krogman, Celina, Matthew Ickes, St. Marys, and Brandon Ickes, Colorado Springs, Colo.; three siblings Patty (Lynnie) Tingler, Wapakoneta, Peggy Deal, Wapakoneta, and Frank (Cindy) Ickes, Lake City, Tenn.; and five grandsons.
Deceased are a brother, Bob Ickes, and a sister, Pamela Ickes.
Prior to becoming disabled, he had worked as a painter in the construction industry.
Services are 7 p.m. Thursday at Miller Funeral Home & Cremation Services, St. Marys, the Rev. Ed Ingraham officiating.
Calling is 2 p.m. until the time of the service Thursday at the funeral home.
Condolences may be left at millerfuneralhomes.net.
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