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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Thursday, November 6th, 2014
Harvey Mobley
Harvey Lee Mobley, 82, St. Marys, died at 6:10 p.m. Nov. 4, 2014, at his residence.
He was born Feb. 2, 1932, in Fonde, Ky., to John Henry and Dallas Evelyn Reed Mobley. He married JoyLou Zimmerman, who survives.
Also surviving are three daughters, Joyce (Eric) Weigel, St. Marys, Deborah Kay Mobley, St. Marys, and Mary (Tim) Burnett, Locust Grove, Va; 10 grandchildren, Heather (Derrick) Fraley, Josh (Alyssa) Goubeau, Eric Goubeau, Jay Schoenlein, Stephen Weigel, Erica Weigel, Bailey Weigel, Landon Weigel, Dakota Weigel and Justin (Erin) Makley; nine great-grandchildren; a sister, Wilma Pruitt, St. Marys; a brother, Wendell Lee (Vivian) Mobley, St. Marys; and two brothers-in-law, Vernon Steele, Wapakoneta, and Chuck Dotson, St. Marys.
Deceased are a grandson, Charles Edward Makley III; two sisters, Marie Dotson and Joyce Steele; and a brother, Leland "Woody" Mobley.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, having served during the Korean Conflict. He retired from Avco-New Idea in Coldwater, where he was a machine setter. He also had operated the "76" filling station on Jackson Street in St. Marys for a number of years.
He was a talented musician and enjoyed playing his guitar and playing drums in the local band The Sierras. His other favorite pastimes included riding motorcycles and serving as a mechanic for dirt-track racing. The Mobley family spent countless weekends at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg.
Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at New Start Community Church, Celina, Pastor John Mobley officiating. Military funeral honors will be presented by VFW Post # 9289, following services at the church.
Calling is 11-2 p.m. Saturday at the church. Arrangements are being handled by Miller Brothers Funeral Directors, St. Marys.
Condolences may be sent to www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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