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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Saturday, March 17th, 2012
Gail Joseph
Gail B. Joseph, 89, Upper Sandusky and formerly of Celina, died at 11:55 a.m. on March 15, 2012, at St. Vincent Hospital.
He was born April 19, 1923, in Lima to William J. and Flora G. Ingmire Joseph. On Feb. 5, 1944, he married Bernice I. Golliher, who died May 11, 1986. He then married Bessie E. Derringer Miller on Dec. 13, 1991, and she survives in Upper Sandusky.
Also surviving are a daughter-in-law, Lana Joseph, Celina; a step-daughter, Anna Mae Huntley, Upper Sandusky; and a grandson.
Deceased are a son, Terry Joseph, and 12 brothers and sisters.
He was a member of Cridersville Nazarene Church and worked for New Idea Farm Equipment for 36 years in Coldwater, retiring in 1985. He was a member of a fishing club in Florida.
Graveside services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mercer Memory Gardens, Celina, the Rev. Greg Leigh officiating.
Calling in 2-4 p.m. Monday at the Bringman Clark Funeral Home, Upper Sandusky, and noon-1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina.
Contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Research or Cridersville Nazarene Church.
Condolences can be left at www.bringmanclark.com.
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