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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Thursday, May 9th, 2013
Dorothy Dorsett
Dorothy Lynn Dorsett, 54, Wapakoneta, died at 1:49 a.m. May 7, 2013, at her residence.
She was born Oct. 23, 1958, in Lima, to Robert E. and Betty L. Vondenhuevel Hague, who survive in Wapakoneta.
Other survivors include a sister, Carol (Rich) Dorsett of Wapakoneta; a former husband, Harold Dorsett II; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Hague, and a brother, Donald Hague.
She worked as a nurse's aide for 24 years at Heartland of Indian Lake. She was a member of the First English Lutheran Church in Wapakoneta, and a 1977 graduate of Wapakoneta High School. She enjoyed crocheting, needle work and playing cards.
Services are 3 p.m., Saturday at Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, the Rev. Steven Nelson officiating.
Burial of cremated remains will follow in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Wapakoneta.
Calling is 1-3 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Condolences may be left at www.bayliffandeleyfh.com.
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