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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Saturday, February 5th, 2022
John Hart
John (Jack) H. Hart, 85, of Centerville, OH passed away January 28, 2022 surrounded by family at Kettering Medical Center.
He was born December 17, 1936 in Greenville, PA to the late Howard and Elsie (Patterson) Hart.
In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his twin brother, Jim Hart; his sister, Carol Knapp; and June A. Hart whom he was married for almost 49 years.
  He is survived by 3 children, John (Linda) Hart of Hooversville, PA, Diane (Don) Watkins of St. Marys, OH and Bill (Beth) Hart of Kettering, OH; 7 grandchildren, Michelle Thompson, Cory Hart, Brett (Courtney) Hart, Henry Hart, Theo Hart, Charlie Hart and Sarah Hart; 2 great-grandchildren, Elijah and Ava Thompson; sister, Norma (Gary) Boney of Austintown, OH; brother, Rick (Linda) Hart of Columbiana, OH; sister-in-law, Barb Hart of Irmo, SC and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends.
  John was a 1954 graduate of South High School in Youngstown, OH. Upon graduation he started a long career in transportation; first at Republic Steel where he worked for over 25 years in Youngstown, Rainesville, AL and Van Wert, OH then later at John Cheeseman Trucking in Ft. Recovery where he retired. Up until 3 years ago, John was still very active in multiple senior bowling and softball leagues as well as enjoyed playing golf. He loved his Ohio State Buckeyes and Cleveland sport teams. Goodbye Dad (Papa), you will be missed. Rest in peace.
  A memorial service for John will be held at a later date in Greenville, PA.
  To share a memory of John or leave his family a special message, please visit www.newcomerdayton.com.
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