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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Thursday, January 11th, 2007
Clara McBride
Clara McBride, 79, 5072 Coldwater Creek Road, Celina, died at 11:05 a.m. Jan. 8, 2006, at her daughter's residence in Celina.
She was born Nov. 4, 1927, in Mercer County, to J. Edward and Elizabeth Link Borgerding. On May 21, 1949, she married Leland McBride, who survives in Celina.
Also surviving are a daughter, Nancy (Steve) Booher, Celina; a brother, Oscar (Edna) Borgerding, St. Henry; four grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
Deceased are a daughter, Jeannie May; a son, Mike McBride; a brother, George; and three sisters, Martha Hess, Edna Cummings and Laura Dorsten.
She retired from Huffy Bicycle Company, Celina. She was a member of Celina First Church of God and attended special services at Celina First Presbyterian.
Memorial services are 11 a.m. Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Dave Dennis officiating.
Calling is 4-8 p.m. Friday at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, and after 10 a.m. Saturday at the church.
Contributions can be made to State of the Heart Home Health & Hospice.
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