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, April 15th, 2019
Bobby Nolan
Bobby E. Nolan, age 79, of Mendon, passed away Friday,
April 12, 2019 at Grand Lake Healthcare Center in St. Marys. He was born September 7, 1939 in Mercer County, to the late Robert & Helen (Thomas) Nolan.
Surviving are his son, Mark (Beth) Nolan of Mendon, daughter, Stephanie Heimann of Findlay, and five grandchildren: Mindy (Jake) Kable, Nicole (Bill) Keating, Ashley (Trey) Huber, Kyleigh (Matt) Klosterman, and Justin Nolan.
Bob was also the great-grandfather of fourteen: Ella, Ali & Ty Kable, Evey Lauth, Nolan & Wexford Keating, Blake Fisher, Clayton & Brady Nolan, Jaedyn & Corbin Huber, Lucy & Wesly Klosterman, and Gracie Nolan.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Bette Meier.
A retired farmer, Bob had also worked for P&R Disposal of Celina.
Bob was a 1957 graduate of Mendon-Union High School, and served in the Army National Guard. He was a member of Celina American Legion Post #210 and V.F.W. Post #5713, and the Mendon First Church of God.
He enjoyed watching sports, especially football and basketball, and was a fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes and Cleveland Browns. Bob liked to garden, and watching birds and squirrels.
Private Services will be held for the family.
Condolences may be expressed at dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of W.H. Dick & Son - Hellwarth Funeral Home.
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