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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Thursday, September 29th, 2011
Nancy Lawrence
Nancy J. Lawrence, 87, Celina, died at 10:43 p.m. Sept. 27, 2011, at Celina Manor.
She was born Aug. 24, 1924, to Merl E. and Quilla V. Trachsel Blue. On Oct. 15, 1944, she married James E. Lawrence, who died March 1, 2006.
Surviving are a son, Rob (Wendy Stallins) Lawrence, Warrensburg, Mo.; daughters, Becky (Ted) Harter, Elkhart, Ind., Rhonda (Chuck) Moeller, Celina, Gena (Terry) Germann, Fort Wayne, Ind., Rita (Tim) Clutter, Celina; 11 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
She was a graduate of Dunkirk High School, Dunkirk, and a member of St. Pauls United Methodist Church, Celina, where she was a Sunday school teacher.
She was a homemaker, member of the Order of the Eastern Star and volunteer with many community organizations. She started the East Elementary School carnival 45 years ago.
She was a former owner/operator of the Dairy Queen in St. Marys.
Services are 4 p.m. Saturday at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, the Rev. James Gatchell officiating. Burial will follow at North Grove Cemetery.
Calling is 2-4 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to CALL Food Pantry or to Grand Lake Hospice.
Condolences may be left at ciscofuneralhome.com.
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