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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Saturday, May 23rd, 2009
Betty Dunlap
Betty Ann Dunlap, 84, 215 South Pear St., St. Marys, died 2:25 p.m. May 22, 2009, at the Wapakoneta Manor Nursing Home in Wapakoneta.
She was born Nov. 20, 1924, in Kenton to Raymond and Amanda Burden Adams. On March 11, 1944, she married James Dunlap, who died April 22, 2000.
Survivors are four children, Robert Dunlap, Gloria (Chris) Sweeney, Rose Dunlap and Everett (Caroline) Dunlap, all of St. Marys; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Deceased are a son, James Dunlap, Jr.; five half-brothers, Karl Whited, George Whited, Roy Whited, Chuck Whited, and Leroy Whited; and a brother, Everette Adams.
She retired from St. Marys City Schools, where she had been a custodian for many years. She was a member and past president of Eagles' Lodge 767 Auxiliary and a life member of American Legion 323 Auxiliary. She attended the First Wesleyan Church, St. Marys.
Funeral rites will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery.
Calling is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Condolences may be sent to Millerfuneralhomes.net
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