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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Tuesday, April 1st, 2014
Martha Grimes
Martha L. Grimes, 80, passed away March 30, 2014, in Fort Wayne, Ind.
She was born in New Bremen to Herman W. and Hilda E. Huckriede Ludwig. She married Donald Grimes, who preceded her in death.
Survivors include a son, Michael C. Grimes, Fort Wayne; two daughters, Kathy S. (Chris) Porch, Fayetteville, Ga., and Kristina K. Grimes, Galloway; grandchildren, Curtis (Allison) Grimes, Becky (Steve) Posada, Aaron Grimes, Jessica Porch and Alexis Porch; and great-grandchildren, Preston and Maria Posada.
She was preceded in death by a son, Steven F. Grimes, and two brothers, Wayne R. Ludwig and Dale Ludwig.
She had worked as a merchandising assistant with J.C. Penney for 24 years, retiring in 1994. She was a member of Resurrection Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne.
Funeral services are 11 a.m. April 8 at Resurrection Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne.
Calling is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday at D.O. McComb and Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, Fort Wayne, and one hour prior to services at the church.
Burial will be in Mercer Memory Gardens, Celina.
Memorials may be made to the Allen County League for the Blind & Disabled or Workers for the Blind.t
Online condolences may be sent to www.mccombandsons.com.
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