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, December 18th, 2006
Orval Dicke
Orval C. Dicke, 97, 511 Hoyng St., Celina, died 5 p.m. Dec. 13, 2006, at Celina Manor Nursing Home.
He was born Sept. 29, 1909, in Liberty Township, to F.W. and Augusta Schmidt Dicke. On Dec. 21, 1929, he married Dorothy A. Miller, who died Feb. 9, 2000.
Surviving are a daughter, Sharleen (Cyril) Mangen, Celina; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased are four brothers, Arnold, Edward, Otto J. and Albert; and three sisters, Viola Dicke, Olga Burrous and Flora Subler.
He retired in 1974 after 27 years of service at the former Mersman Brothers, Celina.
Private services were held today at Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home, Celina, the Rev. Douglas Meyer officiated. Burial was at Swamp College Cemetery, Celina.
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