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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Monday, June 4th, 2012
Roger H. Hawk
Roger H. Hawk, 74, Rockford, died at 4:30 p.m. June 2, 2012, at Van Wert County Hospital, Van Wert.
He was born May 23, 1938, in Liberty Township, to William B. and Thelma Groth Hawk. His mother survives in Rockford. On Nov. 15, 1959, he married Connie S. Haas, who died Dec. 31, 2010.
Also surviving are a son, Michael (Linda) Hawk, Rockford; two sisters, Miriam (Robert) Fetters, Mendon, and Charlene Hawk, Rockford; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Also deceased is a daughter, Victoria Mosier.
He was a farmer and was a 50-year member and former master of the Shanes Lodge #377 F&AM.
Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Home, Rockford, the Rev. Chip Steffy officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery, Rockford.
Calling is 2-8 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Van Wert County Community Health Professionals and Visiting Nurses or Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center.
Condolences may by left at www.ketchamripley.com.
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