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, January 13th, 2014
Mary June Eastman
Mary June Eastman, 89, Celina, formerly of Troy, passed away Jan. 11, 2014, at Otterbein of St. Marys.
She was born June 7, 1924, in Lima, to Freddy David and Ethel Irene Marshall Burgess. She was married to Harry N. Eastman Jr., who died in 1995.
Survivors include a son, Brad Eastman, Celina; a daughter, Kathy (Bob) Schaeffer, Casstown; one brother; three sisters; and grandchildren, Mark, Matthew, Julie, Amy and Ryan.
She also was preceded in death by a son, Randy Eastman; one brother; and one sister.
She retired from Hobart Manufacturing as a telephone operator and was known for her enjoyment of life.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Baird Funeral Home, Troy. Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery, Troy.
Calling is 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Cincinnati.
Condolences may be sent to www.bairdfuneralhome.com.
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