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, February 20th, 2007
Barbara Deitsch
Barbara Lynn Deitsch, 61, 236 Bayview Drive, Celina, died of natural causes Feb. 18, 2007, at her residence.
She was born Sept. 7, 1945, in Celina, to Charles Thomas and Doris Elaine Muter Behm. Her mother survives in Celina.
Also surviving are two sons, Bryan (Debbie), Ocala, Fla., and Brent (Jeanie), Trinity, Ala.; a brother, Charles E. (Vicki) Behm, Celina; and a grandchild.
She was employed as a transport driver. She attended Celina High School and was a member of Community of Christ Church, St. Marys.
Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at the church, the Revs. Bob Deitsch and Dave Scott officiating.
There are no calling hours.
Contributions can be made to the church or The Cancer Association of Mercer County.
Arrangements are being handled by W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home, Celina.
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