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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Wednesday, October 14th, 2015
Steven King
Steven L. "Steve" King, 59, Wapakoneta, died at 12:35 p.m. Oct. 12, 2015, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.
Services are 6 p.m. Thursday at Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta, the Rev. Adrian Sunday officiating. Burial will follow at a later date.
Calling is noon-2 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the family for medical expenses.
Condolences may be expressed at www.schlosserfuneralhome.com.
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