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, August 4th, 2014
Raymond Trogdlon
Raymond L. Trogdlon, 75, St. Marys, died 10:47 p.m. Aug. 1, 2014, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys.
He was born June 1, 1939, in Wayne County, W.Va., to Lafe and Louary LeMaster Trogdlon. He was married to Altie "A.J." Renfro, who preceded him in death. Later, he married Karen Maynard, who also is deceased.
Surviving are two daughters, Kimberly (Scottie) Marcum, Fort Gay, W.Va., and Kristi (Mark) Cavins, Louisa, Ky.; three grandchildren, Joshua Trogdlon, Adam Cavins and Kassidi Cavins; a step-grandson, Michael Tuttle; and five siblings, Willa Skeens, St. Marys, James Frank (Rhoda) Trogdlon, St. Marys, Sam (Connie) Trogdlon, St. Marys, Nancy (Dale) Salisbury, St. Marys, and Glen (Jan) Trogdlon, Spencerville.
Also deceased are two children, Dwayne Trogdlon and Ronda Gaynale Trogdlon.
He retired from Omni Source Corp. in St. Marys. He was a member of the NRA and loved hunting and fishing.
Funeral rites are 11 a.m. Wednesday, at the Miller Funeral Home, West Chapel, St. Marys, the Rev. Charles Richtmyer officiating. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery, St. Marys.
Calling is 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be given to the American Lung Association.
Condolences may be sent to www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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