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, May 3rd, 2022
Helen Thompson
Helen M. Thompson, age 92, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022 at Gardens of Celina.
She was born July 17, 1929 in Celina to the late Wilbur and Mary (Muter) Fetters. On October 29, 1977 she married Arthur Thompson and he survives at the residence in Celina.
Other survivors include her daughter, Judy (Gregory) Thomas, Celina; daughters-in-law, Barbara Lehman, Florida and Sylvia Lehman, Celina; a brother, Bud (Patty) Schoenleben, Celina; and many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.
Also preceding her in death was three sons, Ron Lehman, David Lehman and Jack (Tina) Lehman; a brother, Clifford Fetters; and two sisters, Ruth Ruwoldt and Vera Halderman.
Helen worked at the Coffee Shop in Celina, Amstutz Hatchery and she lastly retired from Huffy Bicycle Corporation after 10 years of service. She was a member of Grace Missionary Church in Celina. Helen enjoyed camping ceramic panting and spending time with her family and friends.
Memorial services will be held on Friday, May 6, 2022 at 11:00 am at Grace Missionary Church in Celina with Pastor Shawn Harrison officiating; where the family will received friends from 10:00 am - 11:00 am before the service. Private burial will be a Mercer Memory Gardens in Celina.
Memorial contributions can be made to Grace Missionary Church and/or EverHeart Hospice.
Cisco Funeral Homes of Celina & St. Marys are honored to care for Helen and her family. To pay respects and to leave online condolences or memories, visit www.ciscofuneralhome.com or Cisco Funeral Home Facebook page.
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