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, February 3rd, 2020
Don Graves
Don Graves, 66, of Saint Marys, died 11:15 P.M. Friday, January 31, 2020, at Vancrest of Saint Marys.
He was born  August 25, 1953, in Saint Marys, the son of Otis and Clara (Thacker) Graves.
He married Julia Huwer on June 26, 1976, and she survives at the residence.
He is also survived by his two sons: Adam (Andrea) Graves of Saint Marys; Todd (Amy) Graves of Springfield, Ohio. He is survived by two grandsons: Lucas and Tyler Graves.
He is also survived by his siblings: Ray (Linda) Graves of Pandora, Ohio; Joanne (Larry) Stevens of Chillicothe; Claude (Georgene) Graves of Blacklick, Ohio.
He was preceded in death by his parents and by two brothers: Keith Graves and Gene Graves.
Don was a  1971 graduate of Saint Marys Memorial High School. He was a plumber at Quality Plumbing and Heating Company in Saint Marys.
He enjoyed playing golf and supporting the Saint Marys Roughriders and Ohio State Buckeyes.
A Celebration of Don's Life will be held from 1-4 P.M. Sunday, February 9, 2020, at Varsity Lanes in Saint Marys.
Memorial gifts may be given to the Saint Marys Baseball Association or Tailgate for Cancer.
Condolences may be sent to Don's family via Millerfuneralhomes.net.
Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys, is entrusted with Don's funeral arrangements.
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