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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Friday, May 22nd, 2009
Jackie Horn
Jackie Horn, 72, 2100 Celina Road, Lot 117, St. Marys, died May 7, 2009, while visiting her daughter in California.
She was born in St. Marys to Elmer and Mary Gibson.
Surviving are three daughters, Debbie Horn, Patricia Hand, St. Marys, and Janet Collins; two sisters, Janet Doute and Kay Rockwell; seven grandchildren and two-great-grandchildren.
Deceased are a sister, Sharon Muncher; and a brother, Steve Gibson.
She had worked for Joint Township District Memorial Hospital Home Health Care, St. Marys, for 20 years and was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, St. Marys.
Services are 6 p.m. Tuesday at the church, the Rev. Bill Maki officiating.
Calling is one hour prior to services Tuesday at the church.
Condolences may be left at www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
Arrangements are being handled by Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys.
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