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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Wednesday, February 6th, 2013
Thomas Poppe
Thomas L. Poppe, 44, St. Marys, died Feb. 3, 2013, at a residence in St. Marys.
He was born June 17, 1968, in St. Marys, to Gary and Sherry Storer Poppe, who survive.
Survivors include two sons, Tyler Poppe and Trevor Poppe, St. Marys; two daughters, Aubrey Poppe and Makayla Poppe of St. Marys; a sister, Penny Poppe of St. Marys; three brothers, Tim Poppe, Toby (Sherri) Poppe and Ted (Cindy) Poppy, all of St. Marys; maternal step-grandfather, James Huston of St. Marys; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
He enjoyed fishing and camping.
Funeral rites are 10:30 a.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys.
Calling is 2–4 and 6–8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to his children.
Condolences may be left at www. millerfuneralhomes.net.
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