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, July 18th, 2006
Gertrude Miller
Gertrude S. Miller, 87, of East Livingston St., Celina, died at 7:50 a.m. July 17, 2006, at Celina Manor.
She was born Feb. 18, 1919, in Bradford, to Mearl and Della Gilliland Selby. On June 25, 1947, she married Doyle Miller, who died Nov. 10, 1972.
She is survived by several nieces and nephews.
Deceased are one brother, Wilson Selby; four sisters, Lucille Crow, Rose Gilmore, Thelma and Mabel Selby; two brothers-in-law, Hiram Crow and Vernon Gilmore; and a sister-in-law, Lucille Selby.
She was employed many years at the former First National Bank, Celina, and retired from Mercer County Treasurer's Office in 1981. She was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Celina. She was a graduate of Memorial High School, St. Marys and the International Business College, Ft. Wayne, Ind.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Elm Grove Cemetery, St. Marys, the Rev. Douglas Meyer officiating.
Contributions can be made to the American Heart Association or the Cancer Association of Mercer County.
Arrangements are being handled by Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home, Celina.
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