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, February 22nd, 2013
Ruth Mott
Ruth E. Mott, 97, Fort Recovery, died Feb. 20, 2013, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Ind.
She was born Dec. 27, 1915, in Jay County, Ind., to William E. and Myrtle Keller Bryan. On June 12, 1937, she married Marvin Mott, who died Dec. 8, 2005.
Surviving are her daughter, Linda (Seth) Cunningham of Fort Wayne; her son, Dean (Suzanne) Mott of Loveland; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Deceased are four sisters, Clarice Ulmer, Leola Reynolds, Glendolyn Huey and Doris Walls, and two brothers, William M. Bryan and Merle Bryan.
She graduated in 1933 from Fort Recovery High School and worked at Fort Recovery Industries. She was a member of the United Methodist Church, Fort Recovery, and the United Methodist Women of the church.
Funeral services are 2 p.m. Monday at Brockman-Boeckman Funeral Home, Fort Recovery, the Rev. Allan Brown officiating. Burial is in Green Mound Cemetery, Fort Recovery.
Calling is noon until time of services Monday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be given to the church.
Condolences may be left at www.brockmanboeckmanfh.com.
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