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, March 22nd, 2012
Wes Bonifas
Wes Bonifas, 28, South Dunkirk, Ind., died March 20, 2012, at his home.
He was born Feb. 18, 1984, in Portland, Ind., to Dan Bonifas and Melanie McIntire, who survive.
Also surviving are five siblings, Joe (Ashley) Bonifas, Portland, Cody (Amanda) Leach, Texas, Leah (Tyler) Shannon, Redkey, Ind., Michelle (Jeff) Matney, Portland, and Brandy Green, Berne, Ind.; grandparents, Phillip and Judy McIntire, Portland; stepmother, Gina Bonifas, Portland; stepfather, Scott Upp, Dunkirk; and relatives in Mercer County.
He was a 2003 graduate of Jay County High School and worked at Teledyne Portland Forge. He was a member of Collett Church of the Nazarene.
Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Baird-Freeman Funeral Home, Portland, the Revs. Ed Werrick and Billy Stanton officiating. Burial will follow in Bluff Point Cemetery.
Calling is 3-7 p.m. Thursday and prior to service Friday at the funeral home.
Condolences may be left at bairdfreeman.com.
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