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, June 16th, 2012
Hildred Betz
Hildred A. Betz, 101, Fort Recovery, died June 14, 2012, at her residence.
She was born Jan. 5, 1911, in Coldwater to Edward and Maude Martin Smith. On Aug. 2, 1936, she married Dorsey "Jake" Betz, who died Nov. 29, 1986.
Surviving is a son, John Betz, Fort Recovery; a brother, Gene (Lora) Smith, Ada; a daughter-in-law, Bobbie Betz, Fort Recovery; two sisters-in-law, Marcele Smith, Celina, and Lucille Smith, Coldwater; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased are a son, James Betz; four brothers, Lowell, Bertram, Bill and Roger Smith; two sisters, Alice Smalley and Mary Ashman; and two infant siblings.
She retired from Fort Recovery Industries and was a member of Fort Recovery United Methodist Church.
Services are 10:30 a.m Monday at Brockman-Boeckman Funeral Home, Fort Recovery, the Rev. Verl Ballmer officiating. Burial will be in Macedon Cemetery, Coldwater.
Calling is 3-6 p.m. Sunday and 9:30-10:30 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Contributions may be made to the church.
Online condolences may be left brockmanboeckmanfh.com.
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