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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Tuesday, January 13th, 2009
Sarah Hines
Sarah B. Hines, 84, 113 S. Enterprise St., Celina, died Jan. 12, 2009, at her residence.
She was born May 19, 1924, in Troy to Frank and Ola Mayne. On Sept. 27, 1969, she married William Richard Hines, who died Dec. 14, 1999.
Surviving are two daughters, Connie S. (Tim) Manson, Celina, and Bonita (James) Coffey, Knoxville, Tenn.; a step-son, Michael Hines, West Milton; two step-daughters, Patty (Chuck) Keener, and Terry (Dan) Baisden, all of West Milton; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Deceased are a brother and a sister.
She was a retired supervisor from Opti-Gauge, Brookville.
There are no services or calling.
Arrangements are being handled by W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home, Celina.
Condolences can be left at dick.hellwarth@verizonmail.com.
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