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, September 3rd, 2016
Herbert May
Herbert May age 70, Portland, passed away Friday morning at his residence.
He was born in Portland February 26, 1946 the son of Velda and Mary (Wheeler) May. He was married August 15, 1984 to Margie Ontrop who survives.
He had worked at Teledyne Portland Forge and did construction work. He was a 1964 Madison High School graduate.
Surviving are his wife Margie, one son Anthony May (wife Amanda) of Portland, three daughters Patricia Swanagan (husband Kerry) of Winchester, Michelle Miller (husband Kile) of Redkey and Brenda Funk (husband Shaun) of Monroe, one sister Janet Schaffer (husband Bill) of Portland, thirteen grandchildren and one great granddaughter.
Funeral services will be Wednesday at 10:00 A.M. In the Salamonia Church of Christ Church with Pastor Bruce Phillips presiding. Burial will follow in the Salamonia Cemetery.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 3:00 – 7:00 PM in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home.
Memorials can be made to Salamonia Church of Christ Church.
Online condolences at Baird-Freeman Funeral Home: Obituaries.
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