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 10th, 2008
Kenneth Rasawehr
Kenneth E. Rasawehr, 64, 8101 Howick Road, Celina, died at 11 a.m. Jan. 9, 2008, at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. Death was due to natural causes.
He was born on Oct. 4, 1943, in St. Marys, to John E. and Irene L. Kuck Rasawehr, who are deceased. On April 5, 1964, he married Rebecca L. Ferguson, who survives.
Also surviving are a son, Jeff (Pam), Celina; two daughters, Julie (Mike) Boley, St. Marys and Joni (Ray) Bey, Celina; and eight grandchildren.
A retired farmer,he was a member and deacon of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in St. Marys, a Center Township trustee, and a member of the FSA committee and Fraternal Order of Eagles, St. Marys.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, the Rev. Ed Bray officiating. Burial is at North Grove Cemetery, Celina.
Calling is 3-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Contributions can be made to the Center for Neurological Development, Burkettsville, or the church.
Condolences can be made at www.ciscofuneralhome.com.
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