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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Saturday, February 13th, 2016
Clyde Roberts
Clyde Roberts, 78, of Saint Marys, died 9:12 A.M. Friday, February 12, 2016, at Lima Memorial Hospital.
He was born November 3, 1937, in Knott County, Kentucky, the son of Wes and Ada (Tuttle) Roberts. He married Vercie Ellis on February 4, 1957, in Saint Marys, and she survives at the residence.
He is also survived by his children: Belva (Gerald) Abner of Lexington, Kentucky; Stan (Cindy) Chisholm of Saint Marys; Timmy Roberts of Saint Marys; Lanny Roberts of Saint Marys. He is survived by seven grandchildren: Gabriel (PooLun) Longsworth; Joshua (Cathaline) Chisholm; Justin (Audrey) Chisholm; Jeff (Jacklyn) Chisholm; Lisa (Nick Baker) Blair; Adam Roberts; Molly (Josh) Krieg. He is survived by ten great-grandchildren: Dane; Rhett; Ollie; Ryen; Evelyn; Wes; Isabel; Julia; Jayson and Elijah. He is survived by a sister, Mary (Jerry) Triplett of Saint Marys.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Clyde retired from the Time-Warner Cable Company. He was a member of the Garden of Love Old Regular Baptist Church in Saint Marys, and he enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening.
Funeral rites will be held 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, February 17, 2016, at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys, Brother Bill Mosley, officiant.
Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery.
Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. Tuesday at the funeral home, where memorial gifts may be given to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
Condolences may be sent to Clyde's family via Millerfuneralhomes.net.
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