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 23rd, 2012
Marie Neff
Marie A. Neff, 75, formerly of Greenville, died at 2:30 a.m. Oct. 22, 2012, at The Gardens, Celina.
She was born April 20, 1937, in Richmond, Ind., to Lewis and Esther Rhoades Grote. She married Harold H. Neff, who died May 11, 1999.
Surviving are a son, Steven Alan (Ruth Ann) Neff, Perrysburg; a daughter, Connie Sue Clark, Celina; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Also deceased are many siblings.
She was a homemaker and belonged to American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Moose Lodge Ladies Auxiliary and Eagles Lodge Ladies Auxiliary, all of Greenville. She also was an active volunteer with the Wayne Hospital Auxiliary and served as president of the Annie Oakley Days committee.
Funeral services are 10:30 a.m. Friday at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Rev. John Nunnally officiant. Burial will follow in Abbottsville Cemetery, Darke County.
Calling is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. The American Legion Ladies Auxiliary will conduct a Lodge of Sorrow service at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be given to the Greenville American Legion Ladies Auxiliary or Hospice of Darke or Mercer Counties.
Condolences may be left at www.zecharbailey.com.
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