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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Wednesday, September 13th, 2023
Ronald Dorsten
Ronald "Bud" J. Dorsten, 81, of rural Wapakoneta, OH died 4:45 a.m. Saturday September 9, 2023 at his residence.
He was born February 25, 1942 in St. Marys, OH to Clarence and Melba (Burd) Dorsten. On April 22, 1961 he married Mildred "Millie" L. Krugh, who died December 9, 2022.
Survivors include: son Ronald J. Dorsten, Jr. of Wapakoneta, OH; son David Dorsten of Wapakoneta, OH; daughter Janel (Jody) Frazier of Celina, OH; 11 grandchildren 25 great-grandchildren; brother Daniel (Jean) Dorsten of St. Marys, OH.
Preceded in death by: father Clarence Dorsten; mother Melba Dorsten-Lowery; son Terry Dorsten; granddaughter LaRae Dorsten; brother James Dorsten.
He retired from Roundy's (Scot Lad Foods) in Lima, OH after many years of service. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed fishing, bow hunting, squirrel hunting and cutting firewood.
Rites are scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday September 14, 2023 at the Miller - Long & Folk Funeral Home 314 W. High Street in St. Marys.
Visitation 4 - 7 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home on High Street.
Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with Bud's family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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