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, December 2nd, 2013
Wilma Agler
Wilma K. Agler, 95, Decatur, Ind., formerly of Van Wert, died at 5:40 a.m. Nov. 30, 2013, at Maplewood of Shane's Village, Rockford.
She was born Sept. 24, 1918, in Ohio City, to William and Nella Parker Pierce. On April 18, 1936, she married Verdine Agler, who preceded her in death.
  Surviving are her children, Starley Baxter, Decatur, Ed (Sandy) Agler, Celina, Frank (Sandi) Agler, Van Wert, and Lounetta (Gerry) Geimer, Decatur; a brother, Ed Pierce, Van Wert; 13 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and 18 great-great-grandchildren.
Deceased are one grandchild and one great-grandchild.
She retired from Kennedy Mfg., Van Wert, and was a member of Jennings Road Church of Christ, Van Wert.
There are no calling hours and a private family service will be observed with the Rev. Dave Ray officiating. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to Maplewood of Shane's Village or donor's choice.
Arrangements were handled by Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory.
Condolences may be expressed at www.alspachgearhart.com.
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