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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Wednesday, June 28th, 2017
Allen Waterman
Allen L. Waterman, 88, Saint Marys, died 9:26 P.M. Monday, June 26, 2017, at the Saint Marys Living Center.
He was born December 24, 1928, in Kettlersville, Ohio, the son of Leonard and Matilda (Hehr) Waterman. He married Carolyn Howell on December 15, 1951, in New Bremen, Ohio, and she survives at the residence.
He is also survived by his two daughters: Cheryl (Marvin Schmitt) Sheaks of Celina; Tina (Dana) Arnett of Celina. He is survived by his grandchildren: Melissa Santee; Tracy Klosterman; Jesse Arnett. Also surviving are his great-grandchildren: Grace, Cameron and Allison Santee; Ava and Brody Klosterman; Zoe Arnett. He is survived by one brother, Vic Waterman of Saint Marys.
He was preceded in death by his parents and by one brother, Walter Waterman.
Allen was a 1947 graduate of Anna High School He was the owner/operator of the Waterman Oil Company and also the Union 76 Gas Station in Saint Marys. He was a member of Wayne Street United Methodist Church in Saint Marys. He liked to play cards, fish and hunt.
Funeral rites will be held 10:30 A.M. Friday, June 30, 2017, at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys, the Reverend Dillon Staas, officiant. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery, Saint Marys.
Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. Thursday at the funeral home.
Condolences may be sent to Al's family via Millerfuneralhomes.net.
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