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.
Friday, March 8th, 2013
Dortha Wright
Dortha Wright, 87, Portland, Ind., died March 7, 2013, at Indiana University Ball Memorial Hospital, Fort Wayne, Ind.
Funeral services are 2 p.m. Sunday at Baird-Freeman Funeral Home, the Rev. Bill Bradley presiding. Burial will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery, Fort Recovery.
Calling is 2–5 p.m. Saturday and prior to services Sunday at the funeral home.
