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, March 17th, 2014
Paul Henry
Paul Albert Henry, 88, Versailles, passed away at 3:23 p.m. March 15, 2014, at his residence.
He was born March 14, 1926, in Darke County, to Harry and Mary Didier Henry. On June 28, 1947, he married Irene Rinderle Henry, who preceded him in death.His second wife, Ethelyn Barnes Henry, also preceded him in death.
He is survived by his children, Donna (James) DeMange, Versailles, Jane (Donald) Evers, North Star, and Alan (Jeanie) Henry, Versailles; 11 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; a sister, Bertha Bryan, Piqua; a brother, Alfred Henry, Versailles; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Connie Henry; a great-granddaughter, Rachel I. Henry; sisters, Josephine Saintignon, Magdeline Kley, Dorothy Zimmerman, Elizabeth Couchot and Florence Bashore; and brothers, Louis Henry, James Henry, John Henry and Joseph Henry.
He was a farmer and worked for 10 years at Monarch Machine in Sidney. He also was a state inspector and worked various other jobs. He was a member of St. Denis Catholic Church, Versailles.
Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Denis Catholic Church, the Rev. Jim Simons officiating. Burial will follow in St. Valbert Cemetery.
Calling is 3-8 p.m. Tuesday at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home, Versailles.
Memorial contributions may be made to Acclaim Hospice, Dayton.
Condolences may be sent to www.zecharbailey.com.
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