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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Tuesday, March 1st, 2022
Edward W. Davidson
Edward W. Davidson, age 71, of rural Portland passed away Sunday February 27, 2022 at his residence. He was born in Portland on September 10, 1950 the son of Robert and Edna Maxine (Glassford) Davidson. He was married on February 21, 1974 to Paula Hinson who survives.
Surviving are his wife Paula, two sons Jason Davidson (wife Sarah) of Bryant and Daniel Davidson of Portland, one daughter Carey Brunswick (husband Greg) of Bryant, one brother Rob Davidson of Portland, three sisters Cindy Piper (husband Tom) of Celina, Sandra Sanders of Bryant and Tracy Johnson (husband Curt) of Lynn, Eight grandchildren Charlie, Mitchel, Ivan and Lizzy Brunswick, Kylie, Max, Andrew and Eli Davidson.
Ed served in the National Guard during the Vietnam era, was a 1968 Bryant High School graduate and member of the NRA. He was a lifelong farmer and enjoyed horseback riding and hunting.
Funeral services will be Thursday March 3, 2022 at 11:00 AM in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home with Fr. Dan Layden presiding. Burial will follow in the Gravel Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 4:00 - 7:00 PM and 10:00 - 11:00 on Thursday.
Memorials can be made to the Jay County Cancer Society.
Online condolences at www.bairdfreeman.com.
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