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, November 17th, 2015
Joseph Forch
Joseph F. Forch, 96, Saint Marys, Ohio, and formerly of New Bremen, Ohio, died 8:10 P.M. Saturday, November 14, 2015, at Vancrest of Saint Marys.
He was born March 10, 1919, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of Joseph and Loretta (Ward) Forch.
He is survived by his close friends, Bart and Darlene Beck of Saint Marys.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and by one brother, Harold Forch.
Joe was a veteran of the United States Army, having served during WWII. He was a self-employed animal genetics specialist, who bred cattle.
He was a lifetime member of VFW Post 9289 and American Legion Post 323 in Saint Marys, and DAV #119. He enjoyed fishing, playing baseball, shooting pool and was a former auto racer.
Graveside burial rites will be held 11:00 A.M. Thursday, November 19, 2015, at Elm Grove Cemetery, Saint Marys, with Pastor Josh Andrews, officiant. Military graveside honors will be presented by VFW Post 9289 and American Legion Post 323.
Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, is in charge of the funeral arrangements.
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