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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Tuesday, October 29th, 2013
Terry Keck
Terry G. Keck, 52, South Bend, Ind., died Oct. 25, 2013, following a traffic accident on U.S. 33 in Mercer County.
He was born Oct. 8, 1961, in Indianapolis, to Eugene and Iris (Couts) Keck. His mother survives in South Bend.
On Aug. 29, 1980, he married Tammy Turnbow, who survives in North Port, Fla.
Also surviving are a son, Nick Keck, Fort Wayne, Ind.; two daughters, Ashley (Jon) Black, Palmetto, Fla., and Jamie Pearson, Venice, Fla.; and seven grandchildren.
One grandchild is deceased.
He was a disabled U.S. Army veteran.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, handled local arrangements.
Condolences may be left at www.ciscofuneralhome.com.
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