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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Friday, June 7th, 2019
Wilma Cathcart
Wilma Lee Cathcart, 89, of Saint Marys, died 1:10 A.M. Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at her residence.
She was born October 29, 1929, in Saint Marys, the daughter of Otto and Marie (Burklo) Spaulding. She married James Cathcart on January 11, 1947, and he preceded her in death on March 18, 1994.
She is survived by one son, Steven Cathcart, of Saint Marys. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; by two sons: Larry Cathcart and Jeff Cathcart; by her siblings: Jim Spaulding; Charles Spaulding; Virginia Johnson.
Wilma retired after 36 years of service at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, Saint Marys. She was a member of the former First Presbyterian Church in Saint Marys, and later a member of Saint Paul's United Church of Christ in Saint Marys. She was a member of American Legion Post 323 Auxiliary and she was active in many different types of volunteer work. She enjoyed going line dancing and will be remembered as the best Mom in the world.
Funeral rites will be held 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys. Wilma's nephew, Pastor Mike Spaulding, will officiate her funeral rites. Burial rites will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery.
Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. Monday at the funeral home.
Condolences may be sent to Wilma's family via Millerfuneralhomes.net.
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