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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Wednesday, July 5th, 2017
Beverly Clayton
Beverly A. Clayton, 66, of St. Marys, Ohio, passed away at 4:25 P.M. Saturday, July 1, 2017, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.
She was born July 18, 1950, in Clarksburg, West Virginia, to the late Donald R. and Lois Joan (Maxwell) Cordray.
She is survived by her two children: Jason (Lola) Clayton, St. Marys, and Brandy (Shawn Dunlap) Clayton, St. Marys; three brothers, Rick Cordray, St. Marys, Randy (Teresa) Cordray, Huber Heights, Ohio, and Richard Cordray, Dayton, Ohio; three sisters, Barbara Hundley, Niles, Ohio, Brenda (Mick) Slone, Botkins, Ohio, and Betty (Mick) Hecht, St. Marys; four grandchildren, Chris and Jayla Clayton, and Courtney and Braeden Dunlap; and a special friend, Hale Wolbert, Dellroy, Ohio.
Beverly was a 1968 graduate of Delphos Jefferson High School. She retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company after 28 years of service.
She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, traveling, County Concert at Hickory Hills, and attending local festivals and fairs. She will be deeply missed by all.
Private services will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions can be made to the donor's favorite charity.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Cisco Funeral Home, St. Marys. Please leave a condolence to the family @ www.ciscofuneralhome.com.
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