Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 3:18PM 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.
Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 2:18PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, until midnight EDT tonight.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality today. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy' range.
For additional information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's website at epa.ohio.gov.
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 12:09PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Temperatures continue climb into the upper 80s to lower 90s today. This will combine with a humid airmass to produce heat indicies in the 95 to 100 degree range this afternoon.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening.
Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 10:53AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, until midnight EDT tonight.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality today. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy' range.
For additional information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's website at epa.ohio.gov.
Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 9:21AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, until midnight EDT tonight.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality today. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy' range.
For additional information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's website at epa.ohio.gov.
Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 12:23AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, through midnight EDT tonight.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality. The Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' range.
For additional actions and information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's web site at epa.ohio.gov.
Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 12:16AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, from 7 AM Thursday to midnight EDT tonight.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality. The Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' range.
For additional actions and information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's web site at epa.ohio.gov.
Air Quality Alert issued July 15 at 9:35PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, from 7 AM Thursday to midnight EDT Thursday night.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality. The Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' range.
For additional actions and information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's web site at epa.ohio.gov.
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Tuesday, June 21st, 2011
Richard Meiring
Richard J. Meiring, 92, Fort Recovery, died at 8:40 a.m. June 20, 2011, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater.
He was born March 13, 1919, in Sharpsburg to Wesley and Philomena Guggenbiller Meiring. On June 20, 1946, he married Mary Helen McConaha Meiring, who survives. He died on the couple's 65th wedding anniversary.
Also surviving are two sons, Richard (Barbara) Meiring, Starkville, Miss., and Robert (Karen) Meiring, Fort Recovery; a sister, Delores (Don) Kahlig, Sharpsburg; two sisters-in-law, Jean Meiring, Sharpsburg, and Sue McConaha, Decatur, Ind.; a brother-in-law, Jerry McConaha, Versailles; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Deceased are two brothers, Herb and Tom Meiring; and a sister, Merilda Dues.
He was a former deputy sheriff of Mercer County and retired as sales manager for Hull Brothers, Fort Recovery. He served with the Third Army under the command of General George Patton in the Battle of the Bulge and received five battle stars including the Bronze Star.
He was president of the former Fort Recovery Banking Company board of directors and was previously vice president of the Second National Bank board of directors in Greenville. He served on the Fort Recovery Village Council and was a member of the Fort Recovery American Legion Post 345.
He was a member of Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church, Fort Recovery.
Service is 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the church, the Revs. Thomas Dorn and Paul Wohlwend officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery where graveside military honors will be conducted by the local American Legion.
Calling is 3-8 p.m. Wednesday and 9-10 a.m. Thursday at Brockman-Boeckman Funeral Home, Fort Recovery.
Memorials may be made to Special Olympics.
Condolences may be left at www.brockmanboeckmanfh.com.
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