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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Tuesday, May 26th, 2015
Pedro Leon
Pedro R. "Shorty" Leon, 82, Fort Recovery, Ohio, died May 23, 2015 at his home.
He was born March 31, 1933, in LaHabra, CA, to the late Joaquin and Maria (Martinez) Leon.
Surviving are two daughters, Bridgette Leon of Coldwater, OH and Jeanette (Eric) Pfeifer of Fort Recovery; and 5 grandchildren.
Shorty had served in the U.S. military and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6515, Fort Recovery. He had retired from JR Manufacturing and had also been employed at Wendel Poultry, both of Fort Recovery. He enjoyed gardening, cooking, playing dominos and participating in a good game of pool.
A service of remembrance will be held 7:45 pm Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at Brockman-Boeckman Funeral Home, Fort Recovery. Private burial will take place at Spring Hill Cemetery, Fort Recovery.
Calling is 6:00 pm-7:45 pm Tuesday at Brockman-Boeckman Funeral Home, Fort Recovery.
Contributions may be directed to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Fort Recovery.
Condolences can be left at www.brockmanboeckmanfh.com.
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