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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Thursday, July 12th, 2018
John Mawhirter
John Berle Mawhirter, age 60, of Reynoldsburg, OH died July 6, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born September 5, 1957 in Columbus, OH to the late John and Catherine Mawhirter.
He was a graduate of Columbus North High School class of 1975, Capital University and received a Master's Degree from Trinity Lutheran Seminary. He served St. Paul Lutheran Church in Coldwater, OH and St. Paul Lutheran Church in Haskins, OH; and Zion Lutheran Church in Sandusky, OH.
He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Dianne Mawhirter; three sons, David (Jennifer) Mawhirter, Nathan Mawhirter and Aaron Mawhirter; brother, Charles (Jane) Mawhirter; sister, Karen (Cory) Estabrook; numerous nieces and nephews.
Family and friends may visit 1-5:00 pm on Saturday, July 14, at the Dwayne R. Spence Funeral Home, 550 Hill Rd. N. Pickerington, OH 43147.
A memorial service will begin at 3:00 pm on Sunday, July 15, at Epiphany Lutheran Church, 268 Hill Rd N, Pickerington, OH 43147 with one hour prior of visitation from 2-3:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to Team PJ, Pancreatic Cancer Foundation, http://support.pancan.org/goto/TeamPJ or Epiphany Lutheran Church.
Online condolences may be found at www.spencefuneralhome.com.
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