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, February 24th, 2014
Robert Liening
Robert "Bob" Liening, Tucson, Ariz., rode off into the sunset on Feb. 20, 2014.
He enjoyed 82 full years and is survived by the love of his life, Jeanne, his wife of 62 years; his children, Karen (Ron) Adair, Mike, Julie, Jeff and Tim; his grandchildren, Tana, Addie, Briana, Kimberly and Shawn; four great-grandchildren; and an extended family in Tucson and Ohio.
He spent many years in the carpet and flooring business and much of his life was devoted to the YMCA programs and camps. The Lienings were founding members of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church. He loved life, family, the outdoors, Indy cars and making every single person around him smile.
Funeral Mass is 11 a.m. Friday at St. Frances Cabrini Church, Tucson.
Calling is 5 p.m. Thursday at Adair Dodge Chapel, Tucson, with a scripture service at 7 p.m.
Memorials may be made in his honor to the Sportsman's Fund, Tucson, Ariz., or www.azsendakidtocamp.org.
Arrangements are by Adair Funeral Home Dodge Chapel.
Online condolences may be made at www.adairfuneralhomes.com.
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