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, June 19th, 2008
Cloyd Now
Cloyd "Ed" Now, 83, of Celina, died at 7:40 a.m. June 18, 2008, at his daughter's residence.
He was born Jan. 26, 1925, in Celina, to Cloyd and Lavon Houts Now. On July 23, 1957, he married Mary F. Yaney, who died Sept, 21, 2004.
Survivors are a daughter, Lorna K. (Joe) Kuether, Yorkshire; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Deceased is a brother, Ralph.
He was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose, American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Fraternal Order of Eagles, all in Celina. He graduated in 1943 from Celina Senior High School and served in the U.S. Marine Corps. during World War II.
Graveside services are 1:30 p.m. Sunday at North Grove Cemetery, Celina, the Rev. Linda Dulin officiating.
Calling is 2-4 p.m and 6-8 p.m. Friday at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, where the American Legion will hold services at 7 p.m.
Contributions can be made to the American Heart Association or Hospice of Celina.
Condolences can be left at www.ciscofuneralhome.com.
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