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, February 2nd, 2012
Mildred Botkin
Former St. Marys resident Mildred A. Botkin, 93, died at 7:45 a.m. Jan. 31, 2012, at her daughter's residence in Xenia.
She was born Aug. 5, 1918, in Rockford to John and Frances Witter Alspaugh. On June 11, 1946, she married Charles Botkin, who died Sept. 21, 2010.
Surviving are a daughter, Jean Rupert, Xenia, and five grandchildren.
Deceased are sisters, Marjorie Alspaugh and Ruth Buchanan.
She was a graduate of Rockford High School, a homemaker and a member of the former First Presbyterian Church, St. Marys. She was a charter member of Precious Moments Collectors' Club.
Service is 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Miller-Long & Folk Funeral Home, St. Marys, the Rev. Tim Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery, St. Marys.
Calling is 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, where memorial gifts may be made to Hospice of Miami Valley.
Condolences may be left at millerfuneralhomes.net.
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