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, April 26th, 2011
Larry Junk
Larry P. Junk, 60, died April 23, 2011, in Fort Wayne, Ind.
He was born June 5, 1950, to Edward A. and Mary E. Junk, who are deceased. He married Marsha Junk, who survives.
Also surviving are two daughters, Christina (Thomas) Newton, Fort Wayne, and Marie (William) Miller, Rockford; four sisters; six brothers; and a granddaughter.
He was a self-employed industrial machine repairman. He also worked as a driver and mechanic for Allen Dairy for 25 years.
Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at D.O. McComb and Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, Fort Wayne.
Calling is one hour prior to services.
Condolences may be left at mccombandsons.com.
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