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, February 22nd, 2012
Leroy Fickert
Leroy Melvin Fickert, 77, Ohio City, died at 8:19 a.m. Feb. 21, 2012, at Lima Memorial Hospital.
He was born April 26, 1934, in Mercer County, to Raymond Melvin and Arberdeen Frances Snyder Fickert.
He married Naomi Radabaugh, who survives.
Also surviving are three sons, Mike (Shawn) Fickert, Middle Point, Robert R. Schriver, Van Wert, and Ronald L. (Tonya) Schriver, Van Wert; six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Deceased are two sisters, Wilma Jean Feasel and Betty Lee Roe.
A 1953 graduate of Ohio City-Liberty High School, he was a member of St. Johns Lutheran Church, Ohio City.
He delivered fuel for Bodkins Sohio, Van Wert. He was retired from Harter Corporation, Van Wert, and also had a tree-trimming business.
He served with the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict.
Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Cowan & Son Funeral Home, Van Wert. Burial will follow in Woodland Cemetery, Van Wert. Memorial services will be conducted by the American Legion and VFW posts.
Calling is 3-8 p.m. Friday and one hour prior to services Saturday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.
Condolences may be left at cowanfuneralhome.com.
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