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, February 10th, 2012
Lester Johnson
Lester L. Johnson, 76, Celina, died at 9:44 p.m. Feb. 8, 2012, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.
He was born March 29, 1935, in Mercer County, to Albert W. and Mary Lavaun Kendall Johnson. On July 8, 1963, he married Jeanie Ousley, who survives.
Also surviving are a daughter, Candy (Tom) Wale, Celina, and a granddaughter.
A 1954 graduate of Celina High School, he served with the U.S. Army in Germany during the Korean Conflict.
He retired from Navistar, Springfield, in 2000. He was a member of the Mercer County Sportsman Association.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Monday at Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral home, Celina, the Rev. Randy Christian officiating. Burial will follow in Swamp College Cemetery, Celina.
Calling is 3-6 p.m. Sunday and one hour before services Monday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.
Condolences may be left at LHDfuneralhome.com.
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