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 30th, 2012
Paul Rockwood
Paul Joseph Rockwood, 55, St. Marys, died at 10 p.m. Oct. 26, 2012, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys.
He was born Jan. 14, 1957, in Celina to Paul F. and Dolores Mae Johnson Rockwood, who are deceased.
Surviving are a son, Trent (Keri) Rockwood, Delphos; a daughter, Shannon Rockwood, St. Marys; two sisters, Paula "Jeannie" Rush, St. Marys, and Wilhelmina "Willie" Klosterman, Celina; two brothers, A.J. "Al" (Pam) Rockwood, St. Marys, and Robert (Malissa) Rockwood, Port Richey, Fla.; a half sister, Delores Rockwood, Port Richey, Fla.; and three grandchildren.
Also deceased is a half brother, Dick Sittler.
He graduated in 1975 from St. Marys Memorial High School and worked as a production employee for the St. Marys Foundry Co. He belonged to Zion Lutheran Church, St. Marys.
Funeral rites are 10:30 a.m. Friday at the church, the Rev. Bill Maki officiant. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery, St. Marys.
Calling is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Miller-Long & Folk Funeral Home, St. Marys.
Condolences may be left at www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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