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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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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