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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Monday, October 23rd, 2006
Shane Smith
Shane A. Smith, 31, 1417 Canterbury Drive, Celina, died at 8:20 a.m. Oct. 21, 2006, at his home. Death was due to natural causes.
He was born May 30, 1975, in Greenville, to Linda A. Smith Seals, who survives in Celina. On May 12, 1994, he married Michelle Gray, who survives.
Also surviving are a daughter, Sabrina N., Celina; a son, Kaleb Zachary, Celina; stepfather, Brian Seals, Celina, two grandparents, Stanley, Celina, and Eileen Evans, Ansonia; and a father-in-law, Paul Gray, Celina.
Deceased is a mother-in-law, Judy Kennedy Gray.
He was a production supervisor for 12 years, last working at Toledo Molding & Die, Delphos. He attended Grace Missionary Church, Celina.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the church, the Rev. Stephen Howell officiating. Burial will follow in North Grove Cemetery, Celina.
Calling is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home, Celina.
Contributions can be made to Celina Area Visiting Nurses and Hospice or Mercer County Cancer Association.
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