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, October 5th, 2012
Mary Glass
Mary Agnes Glass, 92, formerly of Wapakoneta, died Sept. 24, 2012, in Clearwater, Fla.
She was born in Wapakoneta to Homer and Agnes Krieger. She married Otto W. Glass, who survives.
Also surviving are three children, Marcia Irmirscher, Bill Glass and Mary Janet Bonelli; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Services were held in Florida.
Memorials may be given to the Suncoast Hospice Foundation, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33760.
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