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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Saturday, May 26th, 2018
George Peterson
George Peterson, 73, of Saint Marys, died 5:41 A.M. Friday, May 25, 2018, at his residence.
He was born November 7, 1944, in Celina, Ohio, the son of Lowell and Elsie (Martin) Peterson.
He is survived by his children: Dave (Amy) Peterson; Tom (Joyce) Peterson of Saint Marys; Mike (Anne) Peterson of Saint Marys; Theresa (Joe) Marcus of Saint Marys. He is survived by ten grandchildren and by a brother, Charlie (Winnie) Peterson of Saint Marys.
He was preceded in death by his parents and by a sister, Wanda Roop.
George was a 1962 graduate of Saint Marys Memorial High School. He served in the U.S. Army for eight years and later retired from the tank plant in Lima. He had also worked at Goodyear, Saint Marys.
Friends may call from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. Monday, May 28, 2018, at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys.
Condolences may be sent to George's family via Millerfuneralhomes.net.
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