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, September 25th, 2006
Donald Hubbard
Donald H. Hubbard, 71, of Lima, died at 8:04 a.m. Sept. 24, 2006, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.
He was born Oct. 27, 1934, in Galion, to Garner and Vada Miller Hubbard-Norris. On May 29, 1970, he married Shelba Snider, who survives.
Also surviving are four sons, Donald (Laurie) and Robert Badgley, Kevin Hubbard and Keith Peggs; two daughters, Debra (Greg) Joseph and Diana McVicker; 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Some family members are residents of Mercer County.
Deceased are two sons, Johnny David Hubbard and Edwin Peggs; three brothers, Bill and James Hubbard and Charles Norris; and a son-in-law, Don McVicker.
He retired after 33 years at Ford Motor Company. He was a member of United Auto Workers Post 1219 and a past member of American Legion Post 96, Fraternal Order of Eagles Post 370 and Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 199, all of Lima.
Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Siferd Funeral Home, Lima, the Rev. Bill Kronk officiating. Burial with military graveside rites is at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Calling is 2-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
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