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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Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008
Mildred Carpenter
Former Celina resident, Mildred "Maxine" Carpenter, 87, died Feb. 7, 2008, in Stuart, Fla.
She was born Jan. 30, 1921, in Van Wert, to Earl and Mabel Helverson McCrory. On July 4, 1943, she married Francis W. Carpenter, who died July 9, 2001.
Surviving is a son, Michael Carpenter of Stuart.
She was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Celina.
A graveside memorial service is 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Woodland Cemetery in Van Wert, the Rev. Jeffrey Conrad officiating.
Contributions can be made to the American Heart Association.
Condolences can be left at lhdfuneralhome.com.
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