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, May 23rd, 2018
Gary Seitz
Gary J. Seitz, 54, of Springfield passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 20, 2018 in his home.
He was born December 18, 1963, to Irene and (the late) David Seitz of Coldwater.
Gary is survived by his mother, his loving wife of 30 years, Becky Seitz of Springfield, a daughter, Lindsay and Alex Seminara of Columbus, two sons, Tyler Seitz of Columbus, Trent Seitz of Springfield, two brothers, Doug (Ginny Puthoff) and Mike (Jenni Buschur), both of Coldwater, a sister, Kim (Mark Metzger) of Fort Recovery, and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
He is preceded in death by his father and his sister, Jodi. Gary was the manager at the Enon Branch of Security National Bank and ushered at Ohio State University football games.
A visitation will be held 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm Wednesday, May 23, 2018 in Adkins Funeral Home, Enon.
Funeral service will be conducted 11:00 am Thursday in the Knob Prairie United Church of Christ, Enon, with pastors, Chad Group and Rev. Robert Jencks officiating. Burial will follow the service in Enon Cemetery.
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