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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Friday, June 28th, 2019
Eileen Barga
Eileen Mary Barga age 91, of Versailles passed away at 6:07 PM on Wednesday, June 26, 2019, in the Hospice Unit at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy.
Eileen was born June 6, 1928, in Mercer County to the late John J. & Regina (Schwieterman) Huwer.
In addition to her parents, Eileen was also preceded in death by her husband, Richard Joseph Barga on February 9, 1990, whom she married May 3, 1952; daughter, Kathy Barga; brothers, Vic J. Huwer and Charles L. Huwer; and sister, Marian Langenkamp.
Eileen is survived by her children, Patti & Jim Prenger of Minster and Steve & Wendy Barga of Columbus; grandchildren, Reneé Prenger, Julie Prenger & fiance, Adam Knox and Kathy Prenger; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Eileen was a homemaker and formerly worked in the office at Worch Lumber and Norseman Cable in Versailles. She was a member of St. Denis Catholic Church in Versailles and Versailles Eagles Ladies Auxiliary. Eileen was known as one of the "church ladies" who frequented the Sweet Shop. She was a former "Trashy Lady" with Trash for Cash.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, July 1, 2019, at St. Denis Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Jim Simons celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Valbert Cemetery in Versailles.
The family will receive friends on Sunday from 2:00 to 6:00 PM and Monday morning from 9:00 to 10:00 AM at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home in Versailles.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family for a Community Memorial Gift.
Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com.
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