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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Friday, October 18th, 2024
Naomi Johnson
Naomi A. Johnson, 98, of Wapakoneta, died 7:20 p.m., Wednesday, October 16, 2024, on her birthday, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.
She was born October 16, 1926, in Wapakoneta, the daughter of the late Edward and Mary (Kohler) Werling. On October 18, 1950, she married Victor W. Johnson, and he preceded her in death on March 8, 1985.
Survivors include 2 daughters, Theresa (William) Kline, Wapakoneta, and Mary Alice (Michael) Keller, Coldwater, OH; 3 grandsons, Timothy Johnson, Indianapolis, IN, Andrew Keller, Troy, OH, Anthony Keller, Troy, OH; a great granddaughter, Kyla Johnson, CA.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by an infant son, Stephen Johnson, and a sister and spouse, Ruth (Robert) Richards.
A homemaker, Naomi worked at Auglaize Acres as a housekeeper. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta, and a 1944 graduate of St. Joseph High School. Naomi enjoyed painting in oils.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, October 21, 2024, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta, with Rev. Sean Wilson officiating. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery, McCartyville, OH.
The family will receive friends 9-10 a.m., Monday, October 21, at the Eley Funeral Home & Crematory, St. Rt. 501, Wapakoneta. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the St., Joseph Catholic Church.
Condolences may be expressed at www.eleyfuneralhomeandcrematory.com.
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