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 23rd, 2009
Marilyn Minch
Marilyn Minch, 67, 1528 W. 350 South, Portland, Ind., died Oct. 21, 2009, at Reid Memorial Hospital, Richmond, Ind.
She was born March 21, 1942, to Gilbert and Anna Stults Bubp. On July 20, 1959, she married Michael J. Minch, who survives.
Other survivors are a son, Jeff Minch, Wetmore, Mich.; a daughter, Julie (Mark) Steigerwalt, Portland; and three grandchildren.
She worked as a certified pharmacy technician for CVS and was a member of West Walnut Street Church of Christ, Portland. She volunteered for the Pregnancy Care Center, Portland.
Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, the Rev. Jim Nichols officiating. Burial is at Green Park Cemetery, Portland.
Calling is 4-8 p.m. Friday and 9-10 a.m. Saturday at Baird-Freeman Funeral Home, Portland.
Contributions can be made to the church memorial fund or Kates Kart.
Condolences can be left at bairdfreeman.com.
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