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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Friday, July 20th, 2012
Vivian Gilbert
Vivian A. Gilbert, 69, St. Marys, died at 11:45 p.m. July 18, 2012, at her home.
She was born May 13, 1943, in Mercer County. On June 27, 1970, she married Johnny "Gene" Gilbert, who died Feb. 11, 2000.
Surviving are two sons, Kirt Gilbert, St. Marys, and Brian Gilbert, Cridersville; two stepsons, Michael Gilbert, St. Marys, and John Stanziola, Celina; a stepdaughter, Chris Stanziola, Celina; a sister, Naomi Sollman, St. Marys; and three stepgrandchildren.
Her stepfather and mother, Alton and Ruth Poppe Binkley, are deceased.
She retired from the former Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. plant in St. Marys. She was a graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School and Frederick's Beauty College, Lima, and a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, St. Marys.
Services are 1:30 p.m. Monday at the church, the Rev. Ed Bray officiating. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery, St. Marys.
Calling is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys.
Contributions may be made to the church or the Cancer Association of Auglaize County.
Condolences may be left at www.millerfuneralhomes.com.
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