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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Tuesday, June 12th, 2012
Larry Longsworth
Former Auglaize County Sheriff Larry R. Longsworth, 62, of Wapakoneta, died at 12:55 a.m. June 11, 2012, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus.
He was born Feb. 18, 1950, in Mercer County, to Robert and Bernice Nuss Longsworth. His father survives in Wapakoneta.
Also surviving are his wife of 40 years, Janice Haehn Longsworth; a son, Aaron (Alicia) Longsworth; a daughter, Missy (Casey) Crisp; two brothers, Dennis (Gayla) Longsworth and Gary (Paula) Longsworth; and two grandchildren.
Longsworth served 31 years in law enforcement with the last 16 years as sheriff.
He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, earning three Bronze Stars and a Purple Heart. A 1968 graduate of Wapakoneta High School, he was a member of Wapakoneta Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8445, American Legion Post 330, Moulton Gun Club, Amvets Post 333 and the Buckeye State Sheriff's Association.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday at Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, with Pastor Joy Miller, Auglaize County Sheriff Al Solomon and Deputy James Wachauf officiating. Burial with military rites will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery, Wapakoneta.
Calling is 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday and after 9:30 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Contributions may be made to the Auglaize County DARE Program.
Condolences may be left at www.bayliffandeleyfh.com.
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