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 31st, 2007
Judith Severs
Celina native Judith Ann Severs, 73, of Warren, Mich., died Dec. 22, 2007, at St. John Macomb Hospital, Warren.
She was born July 6, 1934, in Celina, to Kenneth and Aldora Bodkin Jamieson. Her husband, Ben Severs, died in November 2001.
Surviving are a son, Dennis (Lisa), Lenox, Mich.; and two sisters, Linda Poor and Jennifer Jamieson, both of Celina.
She retired from General Motors of Michigan. She was a 1952 graduate of Celina High School and a 50-year member of the Order of Eastern Star, Chapter 91.
A memorial service is 11 a.m. Wednesday at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, the Rev. Robert Metheny officiating. Burial is at Swamp College Cemetery, Celina.
Calling is 10-11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with an Eastern Star service held prior at 9:45 a.m.
Contributions can be made to Canine Stray Rescue League, Oxford, Mich.
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