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, June 17th, 2008
Betty Snider
Betty L. Snider, 87, 1510 Meadowview, Celina, died at 4:10 a.m. June 16, 2008, at the Gardens of Celina.
She was born April 16, 1921, in Mercer County to C. Ray and Marie Fleenor Dock. On June 20, 1943, she married Russell W. Snider, who died Oct. 19, 1977.
Surviving are two sons, Dan (Kathy), Celina, and Bob (Jenny), Albuquerque, N.M.; a sister, Dorothy Shroyer, Celina; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Deceased are three brothers, Bevan "Bud", Lee and Harold Dock and an infant sister.
She was retired from the Mercer County Treasurer's office, where she had worked part-time. She attended Bethany United Methodist Church, Celina, and was a 1939 graduate of Celina High School.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, the Rev. James Richter officiating. Burial is at Swamp College Cemetery, Celina.
Calling is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Contributions can be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
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