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, December 5th, 2022
Melinda Matsuda
Melinda Sue Matsuda, 39, of St. Anthony, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at the EverHeart Care Center in Greenville, Ohio.
  She was born on August 26, 1983, in Coldwater, Ohio, to Edwin and Johnna (Evans) Garland.
  In addition to her parents, Melinda is survived by her husband, Edwin Matsuda of Hawaii, her children, Isaiah Garland, Karen (Kyle Rose) Garland, Kiana Matsuda, and Elena Matsuda, all of St. Anthony; her grandson, Malakai and 2 additional grandchildren on the way; her siblings, Chad (Heather Handwerk) Garland of Greenville, Jena Garland of Greenville, Edward (Hallie Bush) Garland of Union City, Ohio, and Betsy Evans of Union City, Ohio; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
  Melinda enjoyed being with her children, listening to music, especially Bob Marley, and watching movies.
  A celebration of Melinda's life is being planned for a future date. Details to follow.
  Arrangements are entrusted to Brockman Boeckman Funeral Home.
  Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.brockmanboeckmanfh.com.
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