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, November 4th, 2014
Jeffrey King
Jeffrey L. King, 55, St. Marys, died suddenly at 5:55 a.m. November 2, 2014, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys.
He was born Sept. 27, 1959, in Lima, to Kenneth and Navelda Crouse King. His father is deceased. His mother survives in Orlando, Fla. On May 14, 1988, he married Barbara McEvoy, who survives at the residence.
Also surviving are three children, Josh King, St. Marys, Bradley (Amanda Whited) King, St. Marys, and Ashley (T.J. Hickman) King, St. Marys; five siblings, Karen (John) Slusher, Port Charlotte, Fla., Timothy (Natalie) King, Wapakoneta, Susan King, Orlando, Duane King, Anna, Texas, and Tabitha King, Orlando; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Also deceased are a granddaughter, Brookelynn R. King, and his in-laws, Bill and Betty McEvoy.
He was a 1979 graduate of Wapakoneta High School. He was employed at Plastipak Corporation. He was a hard working man, loving father and husband. Spending time with his family was his greatest joy.
He was a die hard Ohio State Buckeyes and Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He loved football, hockey, sprint car racing and NASCAR. Fishing with his children brought him great happiness, and he was always there for his children, no matter what they needed.
Rites are 8 p.m. Saturday at the Miller Funeral Home, west chapel, St. Marys, Pastor Tom Seger officiating.
Calling is 4-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be given to the Grand Lake Improvement Association.
Condolences may be sent to www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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