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 31st, 2017
Marvin Hummel
Marvin E. Hummel, 76, Fort Recovery, Ohio, died July 29, 2017 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater, OH.
He was born August 26, 1940 in New Weston, OH, to the late Albert and Eva (Warren) Hummel. On May 22, 1959, he married Janet (Stouder) Hummel, who survives.
Also surviving are his two children, Deb (Dave) Braun of Celina, OH and Terry (Mary) Hummel of Fort Recovery, OH; five siblings, Waveline Byrum of Ansonia, OH, Patty (Ron) Thwaits of Ansonia, OH, Carl (Marilyn) Hummel of Rossburg, OH, Larry (Katie) Hummel of Rossburg, OH, and Jack (Janice) Hummel of New Weston, OH; his grandchildren, Chris Teeters and David Hummel and 5 great grandchildren.
Preceding him in death was a brother, Junior Hummel.
He was employed at the former Avco New Idea, Coldwater, Ohio. In his spare time, Marvin enjoyed building race cars in his shop. He even built the iconic Fort Recovery cannon used when scoring at home football games. He also loved camping, watching NASCAR races and spending time with his family.
Services are 7:00 pm Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at Brockman-Boeckman Funeral Home, Fort Recovery, the Rev. Dennis Kelley officiating. A private burial will follow at Spring Hill Cemetery, Fort Recovery at a later time.
Calling is 3:00 pm-7:00 pm Tuesday at the funeral home.
Contributions can be made to State of the Heart Care.
Condolences may be directed to www.brockmanboeckmanfh.com.
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