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, December 12th, 2006
Noah Long
Noah Gene Long, 82, 521 Schunk Road, Celina, died at 8:15 p.m. Dec. 10, 2006, at Briarwood Manor Nursing Home, Coldwater.
He was born Aug. 2, 1924, in Paulding County, to Minor L. and Hazel M. Bailey Long. On May 22, 1948, he married Doris Howe, who survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Gary (Kathy), Westerville, and Mark (Lynn), Ashburn, Va.; a daughter, Jane (Tom) Gross, Coldwater; a brother, Russell, of Paulding County; a sister, LaDonna Poling, Convoy; and seven grandchildren.
Deceased are a son, David; a brother, Kenneth; and two sisters, Louise Willamson and Norma Thornell.
He retired as a tool and die maker at the former New Idea plant, Coldwater. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a 1942 graduate of Latty High School.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, the Rev. Robert Ellis officiating. Burial is at Mercer Memory Gardens.
Calling is 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Contributions can be made to Channel 44 or Samaritan Purse.
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