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 19th, 2012
Gary Wehnes
Gary A. Wehnes, 68, St. Marys, died at 9:25 a.m. June 18, 2012, at his residence.
He was born Feb. 5, 1944, in Auglaize County, to Russell and Margaret McDermitt Wehnes.
Surviving are a son, Michael (Katherine) Wehnes, St. Marys; a daughter, Christina (Mark) Miley, Aurora; a brother, Larry (Carolyn) Wehnes, St. Marys; and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Jerry Wehnes, and a sister, Deborah Blakeley.
He was a 1962 graduate of St. Marys High School and served with the United States Marines during the Vietnam Era. He was a retired heating and cooling specialist. He also was a member of the St. Marys Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9289.
Graveside services are 10 a.m. June 21 at Elm Grove Cemetery, St. Marys, the Rev. Charles Richtmyer officiating. Military honors will be given by the St. Marys VFW.
Cisco Funeral Home, St. Marys, has charge of arrangements.
Condolences may be left at www.ciscofuneralhome.com.
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