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, March 6th, 2013
Roger Stanek
Roger L. Stanek, 69, Mendon, died at 9:12 p.m. March 4, 2013, at Lima Memorial Health System.
He was born March 25, 1943, in Omaha, Neb., to Kenneth and Wauneta Woods Stanek, who are deceased.
Surviving are four daughters, Tammy (David) Brott, Tracey Stanek and Kelly Bettcher, all of Omaha, Neb., and Michelle Petzold of Eugene, Ore.; a son, David Scroggins of Decatur, Ill.; a sister, Phyllis Hirn of Mendon; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Also deceased is a sister, Harriet Stanek, who died in infancy.
He worked as a truck driver and was a member of Mendon United Methodist Church, Mendon. His favorite pastimes included building and collecting models, drawing and all things associated with trains.
Funeral rites are 2 p.m. Friday at Mendon United Methodist Church, the Rev. Donald Clinger officiant. Burial will follow at Mendon Cemetery.
Calling is noon-2 p.m. Friday at the church.
Memorials may be given to Gideons International or Jews for Jesus.
Condolences may be left at www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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