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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Tuesday, May 26th, 2009
Margaret Ann Norbut
Margaret Ann Norbut, 70, of Dayton, died Oct. 23, 2008, at Bethany Lutheran Village.
She was born Jan. 8, 1938, in Celina, to Ralph and Lucille Potterf Bihn.
Surviving are four children, Timothy (Anne McCarty) Norbut, Cincinnati, Cynthia Norbut, Dayton, Mark (Kim) Norbut, Grove City, and James (Nikki) Norbut, McCordsville, Ind.; a twin sister, Mary (Duane) Miller, Celina; and seven grandchildren.
Deceased is a sister, Jane (Bill) Bently.
She graduated from Immaculate Conception Catholic High School in 1956.
A Memorial Mass was held Oct. 30, 2008, at St. Luke Catholic Church, Dayton, the Rev. Terry Schneider officiated.
A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Celina. A small reception will be held in the library at the Immaculate Conception Church, Celina. following services.
Memorials can be made to Hospice of Dayton or the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements were handled by Baker-Hazel & Snider Funeral Home and Crematory, Dayton.
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