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, July 10th, 2012
David Gehret
David E. Gehret, 60, of Fort Loramie, was found at his residence, presumed to have passed away July 7, 2012, of natural causes.
He was born Feb. 24, 1952, at Sidney to Clem and Juliana Giere Gehret.
Surviving is a brother, Donald (Connie) Gehret, Troy.
He was self-employed, primarily as a finishing painter.
A memorial service is 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Gehret Funeral Home, Fort Loramie, the Rev. Steven Shoup presiding.
Calling is 1 p.m. Thursday until services.
Memorials may be made to the Sts. Peter & Paul Church Building Fund.
Condolences may be left at www.gehretfuneralhome.com.
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