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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Friday, November 14th, 2014
Patricia Wright
Patricia J. Rock Wright, 83, Huron, passed away Nov. 11, 2014, at the Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky.
She was born April 28, 1931, in Petoskey, Mich., to Verton L. and Marie V. Remick Rock. She was married for 58 years to Harold E. Wright, who survives in Huron.
Also surviving are two sons, Ronald E. (Pamela) Wright, Stow, and Randall V. (Rosalie) Wright, Coldwater; six grandchildren, Erin, Kyle, Jared, Jayme, Kelsey and Alexa; two sisters-in-law, Betty Rock, Huron, and Dorothy Daniels, Berlin Heights; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased is a brother, Jerry Rock.
She lived in the Huron area most of her life. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Huron. Prior to raising her family, she worked at Eastern States (Pillsbury) in Huron. She was a member of T.O.P.S. and several card clubs. She enjoyed bowling, crocheting and cooking and especially enjoyed being a loving wife, mother and grandmother.
Services are 11 a.m. Monday at First Presbyterian Church, Huron, the Rev. Marie Montgomery officiating. A luncheon will follow in the church fellowship hall.
Calling is 10:30-11 a.m. Monday at the church.
Memorials may be given to the Huron Rescue Squad or Stein Hospice Service, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, OH 44870.
Condolences may be sent to www.fosterfh.com.
Arrangements are being handled by Foster Funeral Home, Huron.
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