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, August 28th, 2015
Marguerite Henderson
Marguerite F. Henderson, 96, of Wapakoneta, died 4:50 a.m., Thurs. Aug. 27, 2015, at Otterbein-Cridersville.
She was born Feb. 17, 1919, in Shelby Co., the daughter of Harry & Laura Belle (Rose) Faulder, who preceded her in death. On Oct. 31, 1937, she married Robert E. Henderson, and he preceded her in death by Jan, 4, 1974.
Survivors include, 4 children, Robert K. (Marsha) Henderson, Wapakoneta, Richard E. (Chris) Henderson, Celina, Bruce A. (Rose) Henderson, Sidney, Susan D. Henderson, Jackson Center, 9 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, a sister-in-law, Dorothy Kantner, Wapakoneta.
She was preceded in death by a great grandchild, 2 brothers, Donald & LaVerne, and 3 sisters, Myrtle Mertz, Blanche and Mabel Faulder.
A homemaker, Marguerite worked at Geren's IGA, Wapakoneta, in the meat department. She was a member of the Santa Fe Christian Union Church and the Wapakoneta Church of Nazarene. She loved her church and especially loved spending time with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed gardening, and tending to her flowers.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Mon. Aug, 31, 2015, at the Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Rt. 501, Wapakoneta, with Pastor Robert R. Henderson officiating. Burial will follow in the Glen Cemetery, Port Jefferson, OH.
The family will receive friends from 1-5 p.m., Sun. and 1 hr prior to the service on Monday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be directed to American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, or to a charity of the donor's choice.   Condolences may be expressed at www.bayliffandeleyfh.com.
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