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, October 30th, 2013
Mark Homan
Mark Francis Homan, 52, passed away Oct. 29, 2013, at his home in Philothea following a recent illness.
He was born June 6, 1961, in Coldwater, to Victor and Esther (Muhlenkamp) Homan. His mother survives in Coldwater.
Also surviving are brothers and sisters, Jim (Linda) Homan, Franklin, Tenn., Sharon (George) Blyskun, Richboro, Pa., Steve (Maribeth) Homan, Lima, and Debra (Tom) Davis, Columbus; nieces and nephews, Andrea, Aimee, Steven, Sarah, Theodore, Brian, Andrew, Elaine, Alexander, Hayden, Tripp and Olivia.
He was preceded in death by his father, Victor, and a brother, Greg.
He was a lifelong farmer in Mercer County until his recent illness.
Mass of Christian Burial to celebrate his life is at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Marys Catholic Church, Philothea, the Rev. Rick Walling officiating. Burial will follow in St. Marys Cemetery.
Calling is 3-7 p.m. Friday and 9-10 a.m. Saturday from 9-10 a.m. at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater.
Memorials may be made to St. Marys Catholic Church or Foundations Behavioral Health Services.
Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.
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