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, January 15th, 2014
Vaughn Denney
Vaughn A. Denney, 89, Riverview, Fla., formerly of Macedon in Mercer County, died Jan. 12, 2014, in Tampa, Fla.
He was born April 21, 1924, in Macedon, to William and Pearl Teeters Denney.
He married Mabel Siders, who preceded him in death after 27 years of marriage.
Survivors include a daughter, Cynthia (Roger) Rolewicz, Riverview, Fla.; a granddaughter, Jessica Rolewicz; a loving companion, Phyllis Pratt; and a sister-in-law, Susie (Gary) Barcus-Bowman.
He was also preceded in death by sisters, Stella Denney, Doris Eifert and Mona Braun; brothers, Charlie, Robert, Nick and Jess Denney; and a sister-in-law, Anna Mae Gibbs.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and retired from Sinclair/Arco Oil Company as vice president. He was a graduate of Fort Recovery High School and Ball State University, Muncie, Ind., where he received a lifetime teaching certificate. In 2011, he was honored as a distinguished alumni of Fort Recovery High School.
Funeral services are 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Brockman-Boeckman Funeral Home, Fort Recovery, the Rev. Roy Hall officiating. Burial is in Woodland Mausoleum, Dayton.
Calling is 12:30-1:30 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Following the service, military honors will be conducted at the funeral home by the Fort Recovery American Legion.
Online condolences may be directed to www.brockmanboeckmanfh.com.
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