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, August 26th, 2013
William Hutt
William H. "Bill" Hutt, 94, Wapakoneta, died at 1:50 p.m. Aug. 23, 2013, at his residence.
He was born Aug. 11, 1919, in Wapakoneta, to John J. and Hazel C. Vorhees Hutt. On March 3, 1939, he married Agnes R. Kuck, who survives.
Other survivors are a daughter, Sharon A. (Lewis) Knoch, Wapakoneta; four grandchildren, Kristine (John Chesbrough) Kah, North Port, Fla., Lori (Rick) Koenig and Joshua (Karen) Hutt, all of Wapakoneta, and Shana (Travis) Samons, Murrieta, Calif.; eight great-grandchildren, Darcy (Mike Gee) West, Holly and Kyle Koenig, Riley, Avery and Lincoln Hutt, and Sadie and Sway Samons; and a daughter-in-law, Shelia Hutt, Wapakoneta.
Deceased is a son, Steve Hutt.
He retired from Westinghouse, Lima, after 37 years of service as a foreman. In the 1950s, he created and developed the William H. Hutt Subdivision, which is on Washington Street between Ohio and Buchanan streets. He was known as a great carpenter who enjoyed remodeling homes. He was a veteran of World War II, where he had served in the U.S. Navy as a mechanic. He was a member of VFW Post 8445 and a 60-year member of St. Paul United Church of Christ, Wapakoneta.
Services are 3 p.m. Tuesday at Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta, the Rev. Becky Sunday officiating. Burial is at Greenlawn Cemetery, Wapakoneta, with military rites performed by VFW Post 8445.
Calling is 1-3 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Contributions may be made to the church.
Condolences may be left at www.schlosserfuneralhome.com.
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