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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Thursday, December 31st, 2015
Eileen Morrison
Eileen E. Morrison, 94, Bellevue, died Dec. 26, 2015, at her residence.
She was born July 9, 1921, in Decatur, Ind., to Lloyd Bowman and Francis Bucher Bowman. On Oct. 25, 1942, she married Leonard Morrison, who died in May 1992.
Surviving are a son, Gary (Jan) Morrison, Celina; a daughter, Cheryl Morrison, Indianapolis, Ind.; two grandchildren, Scott (Nichol) Morrison and Jules Morrison; and a great-grandchild, Charles Morrison.
She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Bellevue, and was a homemaker. She worked at the license branch when she and her husband lived in Decatur, and also was employed by General Electric in Decatur during World War II.
Services were today at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur, the Rev. Peter Brock officiated. Burial followed at Decatur Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to St. John Lutheran Church, Bellevue.
Condolences may be sent to www.zwickjahn.com.
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