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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Friday, December 16th, 2016
Steven Hirsch
Steven J. Hirsch, 70, Saint Marys, died Wednesday, December 14, 2016, at OSU Medical Center, Columbus.
He was born August 7, 1946, in Celina, Ohio, the son of Jerome and Mary (Stroh) Hirsch. He married Kendra Rodeheffer on May 4, 1968, in New Knoxville, and she survives at the residence.
He is survived by his two children: Jerry (Michele) Hirsch of Celina; Amanda (Adam) Vose of Marysville, Ohio. He is also survived by his four grandchildren: Zachary Hirsch; Cayden Hirsch; Claire Kuhnle; Nathan Vose. He is survived by his brother, Ken (Tom Hundley) Hirsch of Lima.
Steve was preceded in death by his parents.
He was a 1965 graduate of Saint Marys Memorial High School. He attended the Allied Diesel Mechanic School in Chicago, and he served in the US Army Reserve.
He retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Saint Marys, and for many years owned and operated Hirsch Lawn Care Company.
He loved spending time with his family, fishing, and traveling. He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Saint Marys.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 Monday, December 19, 2016, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Saint Marys, Father Barry Stechschulte, celebrant. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery, Saint Marys.
Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. Sunday at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys, where memorial gifts may be given to the James Cancer Hospital.
Condolences may be sent to Steve's family via Millerfuneralhomes.net.
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