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.
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 5:19PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 519 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Waynesfield, moving northeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and very heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible.
Locations impacted include... Alger, Waynesfield, Roundhead, Mcguffey, Silver Creek, Jumbo, New Hampshire, Walton, and State Route 195 at State Route 235.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.
To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
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Monday, May 18th, 2009
Esther Stroh
Esther Ann Stroh, 91, a resident of St. Marys Living Center and, formerly of Spruce Street, St. Marys, died at 4:10 p.m. May 15, 2009, at the Center.
She was born Feb. 16, 1918, in St. Rose to John and Catherine Tuente Kleinhenz. On Feb. 1, 1944, she married Richard Stroh, who died May 4, 1997.
Surviving are a son, Don (Tamme Posada) Stroh, St. Marys; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Deceased are five brothers and four sisters.
She was a homemaker and member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, St. Marys. She graduated in 1936 from St. Marys Memorial High School.
Funeral Mass is 2 p.m. Wednesday at the church, the Rev. Anthony Cutcher officiating. Burial is at Gethsemane Cemetery.
Calling is 2-6 p.m. Tuesday at Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys.
Contributions can be made to the church.
Condolences can be left at www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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