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, July 10th, 2017
Joseph Hobbs
Joseph Edward Hobbs, 60, formerly of St. Marys, OH died Tuesday July 4, 2017 at his residence in Omaha, NE, following a long battle with cancer.
He was born November 12, 1956 in Wilmington, OH to Marion and Patricia (Evans) Hobbs.
He is survived by: mother Patricia Hobbs of Ft. Wayne, IN; brother Mike Hobbs of St. Marys, OH; brother Steve Hobbs of St. Marys, OH; brother Dave Hobbs of St. Marys, OH; sister Marian (Randy) White of Aurora, CO; sister Ann (Art) Mendez of Ft. Wayne, IN; sister Sue (Tim) Rose of Ft. Wayne, IN.
He was preceded in death by his father, Marion Hobbs.
He was a graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School (Class of 1975) and attended Miami University in Oxford, OH. Joe was a veteran of the United States Army. He was employed in personnel transportation for Rail Crew Express in Omaha, NE.
A Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled 10:30 a.m. Wednesday July 12, 2017 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church 5111 E. Spring Street in St. Marys, OH with the Rev. Alex Witt, celebrant.
Visitation 4-7 p.m. Tuesday at Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys.
Condolences may be expressed to his family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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