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, January 17th, 2020
Joann Jackson
Joann Mary Jackson, age 68, of Cedar Hill, TN passed away, Sunday, January 12, 2020 at NorthCrest Medical Center.
Her remains are to be cremated and a Memorial Service will be at 10 am on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 3553 S. Carter Road, Cedar Hill, TN.
She was born in Coldwater, OH on July 11, 1951 to the late Norbert R. and Mildred J. Vagedes Westgerdes. She was also preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Barbara Westgerdes and brother-in-law, Larry Parker.
She was a Customer Service Representative for CRT Printing Co. She loved flowers and was of the Catholic faith.
She is survived by her husband, Stephen W. Jackson of Cedar Hill, TN; sons, Stephen W. (Sherry) Jackson, Jr, Thomas Shaine (Anna) Jackson of Ashland City, TN; grandchildren, Thomas, Josh and Kimberly Jackson; great-grandchild, Logan Jackson; siblings, Ron (Jan) Westgerdes of Coldwater, OH, Ken Westgerdes of Piqua OH, Marilyn Parker of Village Mills, TX, Dan (Nece) Westgerdes, of Minster, OH, Paul (Jan) Westgerdes of Ohio City, OH, Gerry (Lee) Westgerdes of Indianapolis, IN, Herb (Kay) Westgerdes of Ft. Recovery, OH, Arlene (Bob) Lattimer of Versailles, OH, Sandy (Steve) Knoth of Ft. Recovery, OH, Bill (Kelly) Westgerdes of Celina, OH.
Online condolences may be made at www.austinandbell.com.
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