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, March 26th, 2007
Norman Bowersock
Norman Bowersock, 78, 1321 Celina Road, St. Marys, died March 23, 2007, at his residence following an extended illness.
He was born May 28, 1928, in Buckland, to Lester and Mae Zimmerman Bowersock. On Jan. 22, 1949, he married Betty Ann McElroy, who survives.
Also surviving are a son Roger (Patty), St. Marys; a brother, Harry (Jean), Dayton; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Deceased are two brothers, Carl and Ed; and two sisters, Anna McElroy and Isabelle Daniels.
He retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, St. Marys, after 45 years. He attended Buckland High School and was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles Post 767.
Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys, the Rev. Eddie Zumbrun officiating. Burial is at Resthaven Memory Gardens, St. Marys.
Calling is 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
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