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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Monday, July 8th, 2013
Steven Lee Robbins
Steven Lee Robbins, 45, West Liberty, passed away at his residence the morning of July 5, 2013.
He was born Nov. 20, 1967, in Troy, to Kenneth "Jack" Earl Robbins and Carol Jean "Jeanie" Yates Robbins Blair, who survives in West Liberty.
Also surviving are a son, Colton K. Robbins, and Colton's mother, Jenny Simmons of Minster; three siblings, Thomas Robbins of West Palm Beach, Fla., Kenneth (Jeannie) Robbins of Wellington, Fla., and Jacqueline (Duane) Smith of West Liberty; five nieces and nephews, Trace, Leah and Gavin Robbins, Tyler and Austin Smith; and uncles and aunts, Jerry Robbins of Minster, Jack Brock of Troy, Audrey Myers of Troy, Steve (Karen) Yates of Sidney, Edgar (Barbara) Yates of West Palm Beach, Fla., and Linda (Ralph) Boardwine of Wythville, Va.
He had been employed at CAPT in Celina and was also a skilled brick mason. While living in Florida, he attended Grace Gospel Church in West Palm Beach.
A memorial service is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Gehret Funeral Home in Fort Loramie, the Rev. James Manuel officiating. Interment will follow at the Pioneer Cemetery in Fort Loramie.
Calling is noon until the time of services Wednesday at Gehret Funeral Home.
Memorials may be given to the Colton K. Robbins Memorial Fund.
Condolences may be left at www.gehretfuneralhome.com.
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