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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Saturday, February 17th, 2007
Harold Howick
Harold E. Howick, 88, of 7541 state Route 197, Celina, died Feb. 16, 2007, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater.
He was born May 12, 1918, in Celina to Edwin and Clara Maurer Howick. On Aug. 23, 1953, he married Lavaun Hellwarth, who died Feb. 16, 1995.
Surviving are two sons, Dave (Bev) and Dennis (Theresa), all of Celina; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
He was a retired farmer and a local weather forecaster for The Daily Standard. He was a member of St. Pauls United Methodist Church, Celina, and was a 1936 graduate of Celina High School.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina. Burial is at North Grove Cemetery.
Calling is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Contributions can be made to Celina Area Visiting Nurses & Hospice.
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