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, August 10th, 2012
Kent Dilworth
Kent A. "Captain" Dilworth, 51, Fort Recovery, died Aug. 9, 2012, at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater.
He was born Nov. 14, 1960, in Celina to Francis "Lefty" and Betty Trout Dilworth. His mother survives in Fort Recovery.
Also surviving are three brothers, Keith (Rena) Dilworth, Richmond, Ind., Kevin Dilworth, Houston, Texas, and Kirk Dilworth, Fort Recovery; and a sister, Portia (David) Halterman, Port Charlotte, Fla.
Deceased is a sister, Patsy Dilworth.
He was a 1979 graduate of Fort Recovery High School and received a degree in electronics engineering technology from ITT Technical Institute, Dayton. He also had a Class Three water treatment license form the Ohio EPA.
He worked at J&M Manufacturing, Fort Recovery, Huffy Corp., Celina, Panasonic, Troy, and lastly at the city of Celina water treatment plant.
He was a member of the Lake Front Racquet Club, Celina, where he earned a black belt in Gen Kotsu Kai Karate, the Celina Moose Lodge and the Greenville Fraternal Order of Eagles.
Graveside services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Green Park Cemetery in Portland, Ind., the Rev. Verl Ballmer officiating.
Calling is 4-8 p.m. Monday and 9-9:45 a.m. Tuesday at Brockman-Boeckman Funeral Home, Fort Recovery.
Memorials may be given to the Cancer Association of Mercer County.
Condolences may be left at www.brockmanboeckmanfh.com.
Funeral arrangements were handled by Brockman-Boeckman Funeral Home, Fort Recovery.
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