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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Monday, October 15th, 2018
Robert Gamble
Robert L. Gamble, 88, of rural Celina, passed away Friday morning at his residence.
He was born on March 26, 1930, in Van Wert County the son of the late Leo Virgil and Helen (Roop) Gamble. On October 16, 1971, he married the former Carol A. Lawson who survives. Other family members include his children, Rusty L. (Linda) Gamble of Van Wert, Tina (Tom) Wannemacher of Van Wert, Toni Bartley of Van Wert, Michelle (Travis) Dickson of Convoy and Kristie (Jim) Harshman of Ohio City; a brother, Max L. (Linda) Gamble of Van Wert; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Besides his parents, Robert was preceded in death by a sister, Virginia E. Missler Kyle and a grandson, Clayton Collins.
Robert was a veteran of the U.S. Army and retired from Bordens Foods in Van Wert.
There will be private services at the convenience of the family.
Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded at cowanfuneralhome.com.
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