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, October 16th, 2012
George Caupp
George D. Caupp, 80, Miamisburg, died on Oct. 13, 2012.
He was born Jun 3, 1932, in Dayton, to Glenn and Norene Caupp. He married Eileen Caupp, who survives.
Also surviving are a son, Douglas (Nancy) Caupp, Kettering; a daughter, Debi (Rusty) Perdue, Middletown; a sister, Bonnie (Cliff) Elliot; five brothers, Larry (Dale), Eugene (JoAnn), Donald (Carole), Merlyn (Linda) and Bruce (Gwen) Caupp; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Deceased is a sister, Tena.
He retired from GM after 41 years and belonged to many groups including Dayton Motorcycle Club, Grand Lake Recreation Club, Bass Landing Association, South Shore Sportsman Club, the Eagles, Moose, American Legion and Greater Dayton Boat Club. He also served in the U.S. Army.
Funeral services are 10 a.m. Thursday at the Newcomer Funeral Home, Kettering. Burial is at Calvary Cemetery.
Calling is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be given to the Hospice of Dayton.
Condolences may be left at NewcomerDayton.com.
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