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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Tuesday, July 9th, 2019
Thomas Pleiman
Thomas Herbert Pleiman passed from this life in Scottsdale AZ, on June 30, 2019, at the age of 82 years.
He was born at home in Mercer County OH on October 27, 1936, to John and Theresa (nee Stahl) Pleiman. He married Marlyn Marie Beeching on June 10, 1961, and remained a faithful and devoted husband until his death.
He retired after 35 years from Bridgestone/Firestone do Brasil as vice president of manufacturing and engineering. Tom was dedicated to his work and his family, respected by all for his generosity and integrity. He loved cooking, sports, and was an avid reader.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters and brothers Vera Stelzer (Florian), Art Pleiman (Salome), Lucille Fleck (Rich), Annie Post (Ralph), Ernest Pleiman, Alice Homan (Leonard), Margie Dirksen (Paul), sister in law Betty Pleiman.
He is survived by wife, son Thomas Joseph Pleiman (Kim), daughter Theresa Marie Reed (Jamie), grandchildren Cole Pleiman, Gavin and Jackson Reed, brother Robert Pleiman, sisters in law Emma Pleiman, Jana Thompson (Dave), brothers in law Donald Beeching (Dottie), Robert (Robin Currie), numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, cousins and many friends.
Funeral Masses for Tom Pleiman will be held on July 13, 2019, at 2:00 pm at the Casa, Scottsdale AZ and on August 24, 2019, at 10:00 am St. Mary Catholic Church in Philothea, OH, with receptions following.
Donations to honor Tom may be made to Findlay City Mission, findlaymission.org or Franciscan Renewal Center, thecasa.org.
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