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, June 28th, 2012
Clay Perry
Clay A. Perry, 91, of St. Marys, died at 11:42 a.m. June 27, 2012, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.
He was born Aug. 10, 1920, in Auglaize County, to Alfred and Bessie Gilroy Perry. On Feb. 27, 1937, he married Dorothy M. Hanger, who died March 9, 2003.
Surviving are a daughter, Gloria (Steven) Triplett, St. Marys; one brother, Varrel Perry of Florida; seven grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
Deceased are a daughter, Bess Lane, and two siblings, Lois Kaylor and Carl Perry.
He retired from the U.S. Postal Service after serving many years as a star route carrier. A U.S. Navy veteran, he served in the Asiatic Pacific Theatre and was a member of Waynesfield United Methodist Church.
Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys. Burial with military honors will follow at Walnut Hill Cemetery, New Hampshire.
Calling is noon until time of services Sunday at the funeral home.
Contributions may be made to St. Rita's Hospice or the church.
Condolences may be left at millerfuneralhomes.net.
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