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, January 21st, 2008
Doris Shelton
Doris R. "Bert" Shelton, 90, St. Marys, died at 12:15 p.m. Jan. 18, 2008, at her daughter's residence in Celina.
She was born Jan. 15, 1918, in Muncie, Ind., to John E. and Sadie "Bobo" Smith-Ducy Shelton. On June 10, 1939, she married William E. Shelton, who died Nov. 9, 1961.
Survivors are two sons, John E. (Debra), Hartford City, Ind. and Michael T. (Sharon) Shelton, Shideler, Ind.; four daughters, Jeanne Ann Sluder, Greenfield, Ind., Karen L. Bolt, Montpelier, Ind., Beckey S. Cooley and Evelyn J. "Stevie Jo" (Vic) Lewis, all of Celina; daughter-in-law, Sonjia Shelton, Hartford City; 20 grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren.
Deceased are a son, William M. Shelton, and a brother Robert Ducy.
She was a homemaker and ran an antique shop.
Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Keplinger Funeral Home, Hartford City, Ind. the Rev. Bobby L. Thomas officiating. Burial is at Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Muncie, Ind.
Calling is 3-5 and 6-8 p.m. today and 9-11 a.m. Tuesday at Keplinger Funeral Home.
Memorials can be made to Tri Kappa Cancer Fund.
Condolences can be made at www.keplingerfuneralhome.com.
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