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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Thursday, February 13th, 2020
Amanda Hook
Amanda Hook, 93, of Saint Marys, died 2:50 A.M. Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at Shane Hill Nursing Home in Rockford.
She was born March 12, 1926, in Ava, Missouri, the daughter of Marion and Isa (Bloomer) Hampton. She married Harry Hook on June 25, 1982; he preceded her in death on September 22, 1991.
She is survived by her children: Jill Schoen of Celina; Jan (Mike) Hemmelgarn of Celina: James Ross of Saint Marys. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a son, Dale Ross; a grandson, Darren Ross; a son-in-law, Bill Schoen.
Amanda was the retired owner of Party Paper and Gifts in Saint Marys. She loved running her store, and she also enjoyed quilting, crafting sewing and knitting.
Graveside rites will be held at Arlington National Cemetery, Washington D.C.
Condolences may be sent to Amanda's family via Millerfuneralhomes.net. Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys, is entrusted with Amanda's funeral arrangements.
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