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, September 27th, 2013
Beverly Saylor
Beverly A. Saylor, 68, Van Wert, died at 9:27 a.m. Sept. 26, 2013, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.
She was born May 29, 1945, in Van Wert to Gerald W. and Lydia L. Hennis Schnepp.
Surviving are her step-children, Brad (Kim) Saylor, Van Wert, Lori (Kent) Klinger, Fort Jennings, and Tammy (Jeff "Boone") Hartman, Ohio City; stepgrandchildren, Adam and Kelsey Saylor, Tabitha Hartman and Gregory and Justin Klinger; and a stepgreat-grandchild, Arieanna L. Hartman.
Deceased are her parents; a brother, Donald E. Schnepp; and a stepgrandchild, Toby Tate.
Beverly retired after 41 years at Teleflex, Van Wert. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Van Wert. She bowled for more than 30 years, loved to camp and was an avid fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes and Cincinnati Bengals.
Funeral services are 10:30 a.m. Monday at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home, Van Wert, the Rev. Hal Shaffer officiating. Burial will be at Woodland Cemetery, Van Wert.
Calling is 2-6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be given to St. Rita's Medical Center Coronary Care Unit, Lima.
Condolences may be left at www.alspachgearhart.com.
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