Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 3:18PM 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.
Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 2:18PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, until midnight EDT tonight.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality today. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy' range.
For additional information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's website at epa.ohio.gov.
Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 10:53AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, until midnight EDT tonight.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality today. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy' range.
For additional information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's website at epa.ohio.gov.
Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 9:21AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, until midnight EDT tonight.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality today. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy' range.
For additional information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's website at epa.ohio.gov.
Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 12:23AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, through midnight EDT tonight.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality. The Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' range.
For additional actions and information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's web site at epa.ohio.gov.
Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 12:16AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, from 7 AM Thursday to midnight EDT tonight.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality. The Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' range.
For additional actions and information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's web site at epa.ohio.gov.
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Tuesday, November 11th, 2025
Howard Burke
Howard James Burke, 72, of Union City, TN died unexpectedly Thursday November 6, 2025 at Jackson-Madison County Hospital in Jackson, TN.
He was born September 4, 1953 in St. Marys, OH to David and Isabella (Hartke) Burke.
On June 2, 1979 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Glynwood, OH, he married Debbe Miller, who survives.
Also survived by son Jason (Lauren) Burke of Mt. Juliet, TN; son Ryan Burke of Union City, TN; son Brandon (Kait) Burke of Ocean City, MD; 5 grandchildren: Blakely, Hadley, Cameron, Logan, Jack; sister Ann Deiters of Minster, OH; sister Carolyn (Terry) Fenstad of Amherst, MA; sister Florence (Larry) Smith of Kenner, LA; sister Gertrude (Denny) Bushman of New Bremen, OH; brother David Burke of Minster, OH; and brother Irvin Burke of St. Marys, OH.
Preceded in death by parents David and Isabella Burke; brother Jim Burke; sister Barbara Parramore; and sister Elizabeth Caswell.
He was a graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School (Class of 1971). Howard worked as a tire builder for the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. for 40 years (first, in St. Marys, OH and then, in Union City, TN. Following retirement, he worked as a driver for Nutrien Grain Co. and Partin Farms.
His favorite pastimes included coaching his three sons in baseball, crappie fishing at Kentucky Lake, playing golf at the old Wingfoot Goodyear Golf Course and taking meticulous care of his lawn and garden. Later in life, his priorities were centered around the activities of his cherished grandchildren. He was an active member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Union City, TN.
Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled to begin at 12:00 noon on Friday November 15, 2025 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Glynwood, OH. Burial will follow at St. Thomas Cemetery in Glynwood.
Visitation 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. on Friday at the Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys.
Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with Howard's family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net or the Miller Funeral Homes Facebook Page.
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