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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Thursday, January 19th, 2012
Margaret Foust
Margaret Shirley Foust, 75, Fayette, died Jan. 17, 2012, at her home.
She was born July 7, 1936, in Newbury Berks, England, to Reginald and Kitti Cook Neithercot.
Surviving are two daughters, Tami Mohler, Coldwater, and Laurie Beaverson, Fayette; a sister, Priscilla (Desmond) Collins, Newbury Berks; four grandchildren; and a great-grandson.
She graduated from high school in England, where she also received certification as an LPN. She moved to Fayette in the mid-1950s.
She worked at Dr. Robert Nyce's office in Fayette for several years and later was employed at Fayette Tubular Products.
A memorial service is 4-6 p.m. Jan. 29 at Eagle Funeral Home-Barrett Chapel, Fayette.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association.
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