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, January 18th, 2013
Kevin Richards
Kevin Richards, 61, Hilliard, died Jan. 16, 2013.
Surviving are his loving wife of 17 years, Karla, and children, Hannah and Austin, all of Hilliard; sisters Josi Richard of Washington, and Jodie Heath of California; brother Daniel Heath of California; father-in-law and mother-in-law Ken and Elaine Romer of Fort Recovery; sister-in-law, Kathy (Scott) Simonson of Baltimore, Ohio; brother-in-law, Ted (Lisa) Romer of Fort Recovery; and nieces, nephews, loving extended family and a host of good friends.
Deceased are his parents.
He was previously employed by family-owned business Atlantic Heating and Cooling as an HVAC certified technician for more than 40 years. He was a member of St. Brendan the Navigator Catholic Church.  He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, listening to music, traveling, attending his children's sports functions and loved the ocean, especially in California. He was originally from San Diego. He was known for his dry humor and witty sarcasm, but overall he was a devoted husband and father who always put his family first.
Mass of Christian Burial is 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Brendan the Navigator Catholic Church, Hilliard.
Calling is 4-8 p.m. Monday at the Tidd Funeral Home with Crematory, Hilliard.
In lieu of flowers, family donations may be made to Karla Richards, P.O. BOX 582, Hilliard, OH 43026.
Condolences may be left at www.tiddfuneralservice.com.
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