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, May 15th, 2015
Barbara Murphy
Barbara J. Murphy, age 76, of Tipp City, formerly of Celina, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at Randall House in Tipp City.
She was born on April 1, 1939 in Dayton, OH to the late Harry W. and Vivian Y. (LeVack) Kling. Her husband, Richard A. Murphy, preceded her in death in 2011.
Barbara is survived by one step daughter: Nancy Peck of Troy; one sister: LaVonne Kling of Springfield; one sister-in-law: Cheryl D. Kling of Springfield; and one nephew: David Oliver Kling, Jr. of Canton.
In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by one brother: David Oliver Kling.
Barbara loved to garden, fish and swim. She truly enjoyed her time living at the lake.
Private services will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice, 8069 Washington Village Drive, Dayton, OH 45458.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.bairdfuneralhome.com.
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