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, September 21st, 2012
Edna LaMontagne
Edna I. LaMontagne, 85, Watseka, Ill., died Sept. 20, 2012, at her home.
She was born Nov. 19, 1926, in Baltimore, Md., to Omar and Dora Raider Benton Ryan. Her husband, Raymond LaMontagne Sr., died Sept. 4, 1985.
Surviving are three daughters, Alice Harper, Watseka, Shirley Love, of Florida, and Gerry Wallace, Watseka; three sons, Raymond "Archie" LaMontagne, Martinton, Ill., Leon LaMontagne, Fort Recovery, and Ed LaMontagne, Beaverville, Ill.; a brother, Leo Ryan, of Pennsylvania; a sister, Gerry Zelhart, of Maryland; 23 grandchildren; 56 great-grandchildren; and 28 great-great-grandchildren.
Deceased are two brothers.
Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Knapp Funeral Home, Watseka, with Joe Hughes officiating. Burial is at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Martinton.
Calling is 10-11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Contributions may be made to Iroquois Memorial Hospice.
Condolences may be left at knappfuneralhomes.com.
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