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, December 23rd, 2015
Gerald Long
Gerald A. "Sonny" Long, 86, of Wapakoneta died at 10:20 a.m. Monday December 21, 2015 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Minster.
He was born on April 16, 1929 in Wapakoneta to Carl S. & Alena (Borges) Long who preceded him in death.
Survivors include 3 sisters Phyllis (LeRoy) Kessen of Coldwater, Ida Lou Harrod of Wapakoneta, Mary Ann Garman of Chickasaw, a sister-in-law Marlene Long of Greenville and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by three brothers Harold (Marie) Long, Delbert Long, John (Mary Ann) Long, two brother-in-laws Francis Harrod and Virgil Garman.
Gerald was a graduate of St. Joseph High School and then served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He worked at the Wapakoneta Post Office for 35 years. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, V.F.W. Post 8445, Eagles 691 and the Elks.
A private family service will be held at a later date at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. There will be no public visitation.
The family had entrusted Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services to handle the arrangements.
Condolences may be expressed at www.schlosserfuneralhome.com.
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