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, January 23rd, 2015
Wilma Smith
Wilma M. Smith, 79, Minster, passed away Jan. 22, 2015, at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Sidney.
She was born March 3, 1935, in Green Township, to Frederick and Audrey Hague Andrews. On Jan. 31, 1950, she married Jerry Smith, who survives.
Also surviving are two daughters, Margery (Ray) Endicott, Fort Loramie, and Jill (Jeff) Buehler, St. Henry; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; two brothers-in-law, Bob Schloss, Sidney, and Richard (Inez) Smith, Fletcher; and two sisters-in-law, Imogene Andrews, Sidney, and Judy Baker, Sidney.
Deceased are a son, Michael Smith; five brothers; and four sisters.
She was retired from Fairlawn schools where she worked as a cook for more than 15 years. She enjoyed being by the water, camping and going bowling with family and friends. More than anything she loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Monday at Cromes Funeral Home, Sidney, the Rev. Cherryl Styles officiating. Burial will follow at Plattsville Cemetery, Plattsville.
Calling is 1-3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be given to the American Heart Association. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Condolences may be sent to www.cromesfh.com.
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