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, July 19th, 2012
Thomas Stone Jr.
Thomas Stone Jr., 76, Portland, Ind., died July 18, 2012, at his residence.
He was born Dec. 30, 1935, to Thomas and Agnes Constable Stone. On Aug. 25, 1973, he married Betty Miller, who survives.
Also surviving are a son, Brian (Sheila) Gillett, Fort Wayne; a sister-in-law, Irene Stone, Fort Recovery; and three grandchildren.
He was a graduate of Lima Technical College and served in the Army. He worked as a die setter for Teleflex, Van Wert; New Idea, Coldwater; Yost construction, Elyria; and Fort Recovery Journal Newspaper.
He was a member of the American Legion Post #211, Portland Moose Lodge and Beta Sigma Phi.
Funeral services are 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Baird-Freeman Funeral Home, Pastor Paul VanCise officiating. Burial will follow at Spring Hill Cemetery, Fort Recovery, with military graveside rites by the American Legion.
Calling is 1-5 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be given to Bryant Wesleyan Church Building Fund, Jay County Cancer Society or State of the Heart Hospice.
Condolences may be left at www.bairdfreeman.com.
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