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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Thursday, June 9th, 2011
Jerri Bright
Jerri Hull Bright, 70, Findlay, died at 10:07 p.m. June 7, 2011, at her residence.
She was born Jan. 27, 1941, in Indianapolis, to Clarence and Lola Tinder Hull. On April 11, 1979, she married Thornton I. Bright Jr., who died Sept. 13, 2003.
Surviving are her children, Timothy (Barbara) Scott, Findlay, Shelly (Jerry) Thompson Jr., Jenera; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Deceased is a sister, Judy; half-brothers, Don Hull, Bill Hull, Dick Hull; and a half-sister, Rosemary Fox.
Once a consultant for Doll Printing, Celina, she had been employed at Reynolds and Reynolds, Celina, Hancor Inc., Findlay, and retired in 1998 as plant manager for Franklin Office Products.
A memorial service is at 3 p.m. Saturday at Kirkpatrick-Behnke Funeral Home, Findlay.
Private burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery.
Calling is 1-3 Saturday at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be left at kirkpatrickbehnke.com.
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