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, September 29th, 2018
Carl Heiser
Carl "Gene" Heiser, age 86, of Rockford, Ohio, died Monday, September 24, at the Laurels of Shane Hill in Rockford.
Carl was born June 27, 1932 in Union City, Indiana to the late Lawrence Grant and Wanda Lucille (Boise) Heiser. Carl was preceded in death by his wife, Evabell "Evie" Heiser whom he married June 23, 1967.
Surviving are sons & daughters-in-law, Michael & Teresa Heiser and Rodney & Jan Heiser; a daughter Pamela Beahrs all of Rockford; step-son & daughter-in-law, Timothy & Michele Staley of Tipp City; step-daughter & son-in-law, Theresa & Don Edwards, Kettering, Ohio; 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; brother Ted (Pam) Heiser and sister-in-law of New Madison, Ohio; and sister-in-law Sue Heiser of Celina.
In addition to his parents, Carl was also preceded in death by a great-granddaughter, Thalia Christlieb, a brother Dan Heiser and a step-daughter Melinda Clarke.
Carl retired from Kroger's where he was a manager for 40 plus years. Carl served in the Korean War with the US Navy. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion.
Carl and Evie loved boating, snowmobiling, and traveling together and enjoyed several years of retirement in Naples FL where they were very active with their many friends.
So, his family will be having a Celebration of Life on Wednesday, October 3 at 6:00 p.m. at the new Community Building at Shanes Park in Rockford.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project or the Alzheimer's Association.
Condolences may be expressed at ketchamripley.com.
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