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, February 5th, 2007
Kathlene Ransbottom
Kathlene E. Ransbottom, 90, South Sugar St., Celina, died at 4:15 a.m. February 4, 2007, at Otterbein St. Marys Retirement Community, St. Marys.
She was born Feb. 22, 1916, in Celina, to Carl and Della Witter Chapman. On March 26, 1936, she married Clifford Ransbottom, who died Feb. 25, 1977.
Surviving are a son, Dennis, Celina; two daughters, Sue, Elida, and Peggy (Don) Wrinkle, Tampa, Fla.; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Deceased are a sister, Arline Hall, and a brother-in-law, Ivan Hall.
She retired from Celina Insurance Group after six years as a cashier and also was a clerk at the former Rankins Department Store, Celina, for 13 years. She graduated from Celina High School and was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church.
Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, the Rev. Robert Metheny officiating. A private family burial will follow at Swamp College Cemetery, Celina.
Calling is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home, Celina.
Contributions can be made to the Mercer County Cancer Association.
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