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, October 4th, 2017
Larry Liggett
Larry George Liggett, 72, of St. Marys, OH died 5:45 p.m. Monday, October 2, 2017 at Lima Memorial Health System.
He was born October 7, 1944 in Celina, OH to George and Margaret (Miller) Liggett.
He is survived by: son Larry George Liggett, Jr. of St. Marys, OH; son David Liggett St. Marys, OH; daughter Traci Liggett of St. Marys, OH; son Joseph Liggett of Tennessee; son Michael Liggett of St Marys, OH; son Dustin of Tennessee; step-daughter Deneen Rhodenbaugh of St. Marys, OH; numerous grandchildren; brother Ronnie Dunlap of Lima, OH; brother Frank Dunlap of St. Marys, OH; brother Robert Dunlap of St. Marys, OH; sister Jeannine McCann of St. Marys, OH.
Preceded in death by: father George Liggett; mother Margaret Dunlap; step-father Robert Dunlap; sister Marsha Dunlap; daughter Shelly Liggett.
Prior to becoming disabled, Mr. Liggett worked for Buddy Turpin Construction, St. Marys Foundry Co. and Lewis & Michael Corp., all in St. Marys.
An avid outdoorsman, he was passionate about hunting, trapping and fishing. He also enjoyed rooting for the Cleveland Browns Football Team.
Rites are scheduled to begin 11:00 a.m. Saturday October 7, 2017 at Miller-Long & Folk Funeral Home (314 W. High Street Chapel) in St. Marys. Burial will follow at the Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys.
Visitation 5-8 p.m. Thursday October 5, 2017 at the funeral home on High Street.
Condolences may be expressed to his family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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