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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Monday, November 26th, 2018
Onnalee Bickel
Onnalee L. Bickel, age 95, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, died November 24, 2018, at Persimmon Ridge, Portland, Indiana.
She was born October 17, 1923, in Fort Recovery, to the late Otto and Frona (Huffman) Green. On May 22, 1943, she married Ernest Bickel, who passed away December 6, 2003.
Surviving are her three children, Roger (Sharon) Bickel of Troy, Missouri, Janice (Dick) Fiely of Fort Recovery, and Karen (Ron) Ranly of Fort Recovery; a sister, Ruth Reier of Pennville, IN; six grandchildren, Michelle, Tom, Heather, Renee, Jeff, Lana and Kevin; 14 great grandchildren; a great great grandson; and a sister-in-law, Helen Green of Fort Recovery.
Preceding her in death are her brothers, Edward and Paul (Lois) Green.
She was a 1941 graduate of Fort Recovery High School.
Onnalee was previously employed at the former Jay Garment, Portland, and the former Westinghouse, Union City, IN.
She is a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, Fort Recovery. Onnalee loved traveling, which included many camping trips with her family. Not only did she enjoy camping with family, she loved the occasional shopping trip, too. In later years, she enjoyed passing the time by crocheting and completing puzzles.
Services are 10:30 am Thursday, November 29, 2018 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Pastor Charles Boomhower, officiating. Burial will follow at Spring Hill Cemetery, Fort Recovery.
Calling is 4:00 pm-8:00 pm Wednesday and 9:00 am-10:00 am Thursday at Brockman - Boeckman Funeral Home, Fort Recovery, Ohio.
Contributions can be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, Fort Recovery.
Condolences may be directed to www.brockmanboeckmanfh.com.
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