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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Wednesday, June 19th, 2019
Earnest Baucom
Earnest Roy Baucom, 80, passed away on Sunday, June 16th at The Gardens at St. Henry.
He was born August 13, 1938 at Waynesville, Ohio to Marshall H. and Dorothy E. (Iams) Baucom. He was a 1956 Graduate of Versailles High School.
Roy is survived by his wife Priscilla and his children, Jerold and Pamela K. (Baucom) Richards, Christopher and Joni L. (Baucom) Mulvaney, Otto and Jill M. (Baucom) De la Rosa. His step children: Ronald K. and Jeri Ike, Donald A and Sharon Ike, Timothy L and Betty Ike and John W. and Amy Ike. Grandchildren: Jamie Richards, Lindsey Richards, Pete Richards, Mario (Stephanie) De la Rosa, Abbi M De la Rosa, Brendan Mulvaney, Griffin Mulvaney, Molly Mulvaney. One Great Grandchild; Elijah De la Rosa, 10 step grandchildren and 9 step great grandchildren.
Roy enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1956 and was honorably discharged in 1959. Roy was employed by Peoples National Bank for 26 years. Education included: Wright State University, Graduate School of Banking at University of Wisconsin, Installment Loan School, Kent State and Commercial Lending School at University of Oklahoma.
Roy was involved in many activities: Versailles School Board Member, Poultry Days Treasurer, Past President Lions Club, Airplane Pilot, Wayne Hospital Board Member, Past President Rotary Club Fairview Heights, Ill.
Roy was an Elder at Immanuel Church of Kettlersville, Ohio.
Upon his death, Roy donated his body to Wright State University School of Medicine Anatomical Gift Program.
Visitation will be held at Immanuel Church of Kettlersville, Ohio on Thursday, June 20, 2019 from 6-7 pm.
A Memorial Service conducted by Rev. Ed Rinehart will be held at 7 pm at the Church on Thursday June 20th.
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