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 19th, 2013
Mark Campbell
Mark A. Campbell, 52, Columbus, died July 17, 2013, at Manor Care Center in Westerville.
He was born July 10, 1961, in Dayton, to Thomas and Patricia Lindley Campbell.
Survivors include his father and stepmother, Thomas and Imogene Campbell of St. Marys; a sister, Marie Campbell of Charles Town, W.Va.; a brother, Thomas Patrick Campbell of Trotwood; a stepsister, Debbie (Scott) Hamilton of St. Marys; and a stepbrother, Richard (Patricia) Craft of Union.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Patricia Campbell; and a stepbrother, Ronnie Joe Craft.
He was a 1982 graduate of Ohio School for the Deaf in Columbus. He worked in retail for various department stores in the Columbus area. His favorite pastime was socializing with family and friends. He also took great interest in history and researching genealogy.
Funeral services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, West Chapel, in St. Marys. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys.
Calling is 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Condolences may be left at www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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