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, March 16th, 2018
Julia Miller
Julia A. Miller, age 73, of Ohio City, passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center.
She was born April 15, 1944 in Jackson, Michigan, to the late Robert & Nellie Fulk.
Julia is survived by her daughters: Dawn (Donald) Leugers of Celina, Carla (Kevin) Shappell of Wapakoneta, and Kim Rose, Tina Hellner and Tammie (Mike) Day, all of Michigan; 13 Grandchildren, 6 Great Grandchildren, a sister Mary Ellen of Michigan, and her best friends: Connie Harling and Shirley Binkley.
Preceding Julia in death was a son, John Alden, a sister, and 2 brothers.
Julia retired from General Dynamics in Lima, and the Motor Inn Truck Stop at Mercer. She loved Bingo, and working in her flower beds. Most of all, besides her family, Julia loved all the cats she adopted and cared for over the years.
According to Julia's wishes, there will be no visitation or services.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Julia's memory may be made to: Animal Protective League, c/o Carol Johnston, 522 S. Shannon St., Van Wert, Ohio 45891.
Condolences may be expressed to the family online at dickandsonshellwarthfh.com. Arrangements are being handled by W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home, Celina.
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