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, September 4th, 2012
Marjorie Stevens
Marjorie L. Stevens, 80, Portland, Ind., died Aug. 31, 2012, at her residence.
She was born June 23, 1932, in Portland, to Walter and Ruth Kanter Hastings. In 1988, she married Eldon Stevens, who survives.
Also surviving are a daughter, Janet (Mark) Taylor, Springfield, Tenn.; two stepsons, Ernest (Lisa) Stevens, Portland, and Earl (Diane) Stevens, Coldwater; three grandchildren; and seven stepgrandchildren.
Deceased are a son, Robert Sheffer and a stepdaughter, Janice Reynolds.
She retired from Jay Garment Company, and attended Zion Lutheran Church, Portland. She also was a member of Tri State Gas Engine and Tractor Association, the Vintage motorbike club and was a stockholder of the Jay County Fair.
Funeral services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Williamson and Spencer Funeral Home, Portland, Pastor Mark Strietelmeier officiating. Burial will follow in the Salamonia Cemetery.
Calling is 3-7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be given to State of the Heart Hospice.
Condolences may be left at www.williamsonspencer.com.
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