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, August 1st, 2018
Lowell Deitsch
Lowell Deitsch, age 91, of Bradenton, Fl., and formerly of Rockford, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, June 17, 2018.
He was preceded in death by a son, Benjamin.
He was born in Hopewell Township on March 9, 1927 to the late Ben and Electa (Eichenauer) Deitsch. He was a graduate of Rockford High School class of 1945.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Marilyn (Cotton) Deitsch and 3 sons and daughters-in-law: Bruce (Eileen) Deitsch, Monument, Co.; Brion (Carol). Deitsch, North Port, Fl.; Brent (Patty) Deitsch, Duluth, Ga. with a total of six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. One sister, Ruth (Deitsch) Myers, Rockford, Oh., and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Lowell was a WWII veteran of the U.S. Navy. He retired from Honda Power Equipment after 15 years of service. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Buford, where he was a former member of the Silvertones Choir and the Upper Room Sunday School class.
Services were held on Thursday, June 21, 2018. Interment followed at the Gwinnett Memorial Gardens in Lawrence-ville, Ga. with military honors.
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