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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Wednesday, July 24th, 2013
Ward Horner
Ward D. Horner, 75, St. Marys, died at 8:10 p.m. July 22, 2013, at his residence.
He was born April 16, 1938, in Tipton, Ind., to Ward and Mary K. Richardson Horner.
Survivors include three sons, Aaron Horner of St. Marys, Alan Horner of St. Marys and Andrew Horner of St. Marys; a daughter, Ann Wilker of Van Wert; two brothers, Billy Joe (Evelyn) Stephenson of Spencerville and David Arthur Horner of Van Wert; two sisters, Susan Jane Tomberlin of St. Marys and Mary Lou Roby of St. Marys; a sister-in-law, Evelyn Schultz-Horner of St. Marys; and seven grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, Kevin Horner, a brother, John Horner, and a sister, Jana Taylor.
He was a 1957 graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School, and retired from the Parker-Hannifin Corp. in St. Marys, where he had worked in the maintenance department. He was a member of Eagles Lodge Aerie #767 in St. Marys. His favorite pastimes included fishing, hunting and playing cards.
Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Miller Funeral Home West Chapel, St. Marys, the Rev. Judy Baker officiating.
Calling is 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Condolences may be left at www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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