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, November 30th, 2013
Charles Robinson
Charles David Robinson, 56, St. Marys, died Nov. 23, 2013, at his residence.
He was born Sept. 13, 1957, in Framingham, Mass., to Clark and Carol Pata Robinson, who survive in Chillicothe.
Also surviving are a daughter, Casie Robinson, Centerville; two sons, Jeremy (Natasha) Robinson, Union City, Ind., and Joshua Robinson, St. Marys; a grandson, Joel Robinson; a brother, Dana (Mary Scott) Robinson, Gatesville, N.C.; a sister, Shelly (James D.) Lott, Chillicothe; and companion and former wife, Jill Shepherd, St. Marys.
He was a graduate of Paint Valley High School in Bainbridge and was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was self-employed as a handyman. An avid outdoorsman, he also enjoyed participating in fantasy football and baseball programs.
Funeral rites are 12 p.m. Tuesday at Living Faith Ministries, 00964 Barber-Werner Road in rural Mendon, the Rev. Steve Coburn officiating. Full military honors will be provided following the services at the church. Private family burial will take place in Chillicothe.
Calling is after 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church.
Arrangements are being handled by Miller Bros. Funeral Directors, St. Marys.
Condolences may be expressed at www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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