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.
Wednesday, July 5th, 2017
Rev. David Beck
The Rev. David John Beck, 75, Carthagena, died on June 27, 2017, in Atlanta, Georgia.
Funeral Mass is 11 a.m. Friday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 777 S. Main St., Lima. Burial will follow at 4 p.m. at Calvary Cemetery, Toledo.
Calling is 4-8 p.m. Thursday, beginning with the reception of the body and evening prayer, and 9-11 a.m. Friday, both at the church.
H.H. Birkenkamp Funeral Home, Toledo, is handling arrangements.
Condolences may be expressed at birkenkampfuneralhome.com.
