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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Monday, February 13th, 2017
Foster Jones
Foster Eugene "Frostie" Jones, age 70, of Anna, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2017 at Colonial Nursing Home in Rockford, OH.
He was born on January 4, 1947 in Sidney to the late Russell and Charlotte (Jarrell) Jones.
Frostie is survived by three children: Renee (Jeff) Hoying in Celina, Erica Jones and Chris Jones, both of Anna; five grandchildren; and siblings: Tim (Sue) Jones of Charlotte, SC, Jenny (Ronnie) Longmire of Sidney, Chuck (Tina) Jones of Jackson Center and Dave (Tammy) Jones of Sidney.
Frostie was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in McCartyville. He was also a member of Mason, Shriner and Moose Lodge in Sidney.
Frostie was a robotic welder at American Trim for 43 years. He enjoyed fine food, watching and playing golf, boating and motorcycles. Frostie also enjoyed watching race cars and driving them.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at Holy Angels Catholic Church in Sidney with Rev. Fr. Frank Amberger as Celebrant. Burial will follow in Shelby Memory Gardens in Sidney.
Friends may call from 3:00-8:00 PM on Monday at Adams Funeral Home in Sidney.
Memorial contributions may be made to Shriner's Children's Hospital, 3229 Burnet Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45229.
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