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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Monday, October 8th, 2012
Merlyn Ashbrook
Merlyn W. Ashbrook, 56, of Sidney, died at 2:45 p.m. Oct. 7, 2012, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Minster.
He was born April 25, 1956, in Troy, to Loyd and Lorain Rodewald Ashbrook, who are deceased.
Surviving are siblings, Karen (William) Cowan, Houston, Sherri (Allen) Hutton, Toledo, Jolene (Bill) Shortridge, Sidney, and Alan (Ellen) Ashbrook, Fort Loramie.
Services are 8 p.m. Wednesday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster. His body is being cremated; the family plans a private service at a later date.
Calling is 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Contributions may be made to Wilson Hospice.
Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.
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