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, March 12th, 2015
Anna Kittle
Anna Lorraine Kittle, 91, Piqua, died at 6:15 p.m. March 10, 2015, at Covington Care Center.
She was born Oct. 10, 1923, in Kentucky, to the late Fred and Anna May (Eleyet) Pennington. She married Alva F. Kittle on Sept. 25, 1943, in Kentucky, and he preceded her in death Feb. 24, 2013.
Surviving are a daughter, Tamara A. (David) Beaty, Troy; a son, Steven T. (Linda) Kittle, Piqua; a daughter-in-law, Sharon Kittle of Michigan; nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Also deceased are two sons, Dean (Fran) Kittle and Rick Kittle; a grandson, Patrick Kittle; a great-granddaughter, Brittney Kittle; and a grandson-in-law, Robert Collins.
Mrs. Kittle graduated high school and retired from the Orr Felt Company following many years of service. She enjoyed her faithful pet companion, Lady, and gardening, cooking, knitting and sewing. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
Her family will receive friends from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home, Piqua. Private burial will be at the convenience of the family.
Condolences may be expressed through jamiesonandyannucci.com.
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