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.
Monday, June 24th, 2013
Mildred Tyson
Mildred I. Tyson, 97, Portland, Ind., passed away June 22, 2013, at Persimmon Ridge Healthcare.
Funeral services are 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Baird-Freeman Funeral Home, the Rev. Bob Denny presiding. Burial will follow in Salamonia Cemetery.
Calling is 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be given to The Moria Project or Family Ministries of Florida.
