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 28th, 2012
Rosalind McAfee
Rosalind McAfee, 51, Portland, Ind., died Sept. 26, 2012, at the I.U. Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie.
She was born Oct. 25, 1960, in Adams County, to George and Deloris Butcher Meehan. Her father survives in Portland.
On April 23, 1983, she married Michael McAfee, who survives.
Also surviving are her father; a daughter, Marcy McAfee, Portland; a stepdaughter, Mandy Nichols, Portland; a brother, John (Janie) Meehan, Portland; and two step-grandchildren.
She graduated from Jay County High School in 1978, and co-owned/operated McAfee Recycling Inc., Portland, with her husband.
Funeral services are 10 a.m. Monday at Baird-Freeman Funeral Home, Portland, the Rev. Hugh Kelly presiding. Burial will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery, Fort Recovery.
Calling is noon until 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be given to the Jay County Cancer Society or the Shrine Crippled Children's hospital.
Condolences may be left at www.bairdfreeman.com.
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