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, October 14th, 2014
Max Roebuck
Max Roebuck, 94, Rockford, died at 5:47 p.m. Oct. 12, 2014, at The Laurels of Shane Hill, Rockford.
He was born Dec. 17, 1919, in Rockford, to Harry and Otie High Roebuck. On Aug. 14, 1948, in Celina, he married Myrtle "Bea" Bernice Sielschott, who survives in Rockford.
Also surviving are three children, Danny (Linda) Roebuck, Rockford, Janet (John) Hetz Plymouth, Ind., and Gary Roebuck, Rockford; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Deceased are a son, Keith Roebuck; a granddaughter, LeeAnn Roebuck; a half sister, Desamonia Dudgeon; and a cousin, Dale Dudgeon.
He attended Rockford High School and graduated in 1927. Upon the death of his father in 1929, he commenced with his life- long career in farming. He and his wife were a life-long area farm family.
He was known for his sense of humor, inventions and practical jokes. The farm continues to operate, even when he went to coach from the sidelines.
He was a member of Rockford United Methodist Church and served as a church trustee and treasurer. He also was a member of the Old Town Run Farm Bureau Council.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday at Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Home, Rockford, pastors Chip Steffy and Sharon Stonerock officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery, Rockford.
Calling is 2-8 p.m. Thursday and 9:30-10:30 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be directed to State of the Heart Hospice, Coldwater.
Condolences may be expressed at www.ketchamripley.com.
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