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, September 5th, 2013
Justin Hamrick
Justin M. Hamrick, 25, of Rockford, died Aug. 25, 2013, in a car accident.
He was born in Lima on March 4, 1988, to Jack and Susan Hamrick of Rockford, who survive.
He graduated from Parkway High School in 2006 and was a student at Wright State University-Lake Campus. He loved children and was growing his hair long to donate to cancer victims - that was the kind of person he was - caring and empathetic.
Also surviving are a brother, Jeffrey Hamrick, a sister, Lori (Scott) Henry, and grandparents, Cecil and Mary Mayhle. He will be missed by his aunts, uncles, cousins and three nieces.
Deceased are grandparents Arthur and Dorothy Hamrick.
Private services will be at the family's convenience.
Those wishing to remember him and his family may do so by directing memorials to "Make A Wish Foundation" of Ohio. Direct your memorials in memory of Justin to: https://oki.wish.org/ways-to-help/giving/donate. Click on the "Send an Honor or Memorial Card" button to send in Justin's memory.
Condolences may be expressed at ketchamripley.com.
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