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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Saturday, September 1st, 2012
Betty Fisher
Betty Fisher, 84, St. Marys, died at 3:50 p.m. Aug. 30, 2012, at St. Marys Living Center.
She was born Jan. 16, 1928, in St. Marys, to William and Nora Ankerman Thielk. On May 18, 1954, she married John Fisher, who died Nov. 20, 1985.
Surviving are a sister, Arlene (Richard) Hoverman, Spencerville; a step-daughter, Connie Birdyshaw, Winter Garden, Fla.; and a stepgrandson.
The 1946 graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School was confirmed into the Lutheran faith in 1942. She worked at the former Ohio Consolidated Telephone Company and later at Neely's Drug Store and Rite Aid in St. Marys.
She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, St. Marys, where she had taught Sunday school and was a member of the choir.
Funeral Rites are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys, the Rev. Bill Maki officiating. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery, St. Marys.
Calling is noon-2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be given to Zion Lutheran Church.
Condolences may be left at www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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