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, July 5th, 2013
Max Zizelman
Max Duane Zizelman, 73, passed away at 11:25 p.m. July 1, 2013, at his home, surrounded by his family.
He was born June 13, 1940, in Rockford, to W.M. Frederick and Bessie Flo Garwood. His mother later married Grover Burris.
Surviving are his wife, Beverly M. Zizelman; three sons, Douglas R. (Star) Zizelman, William D. (Linda) Zizelman and Steven L. Zizelman; three daughters, Vickie S. (Steve) Salmons, Connie F. Daisy and Maxine L. (Brett) Shady; 19 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.
He began working at New Idea in Coldwater, before his four years of service in the U.S. Navy. He then returned to New Idea, where he had 43 total years of employment. He also worked at H&S Manufacturing, from where he retired.
He donated his body to Boonshoft School of Medicine at Wright State University.
A gathering of family and friends will be 1-4 p.m. Sunday at Neptune Center Township center.
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