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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Saturday, August 23rd, 2008
Dennis Levi
Dennis R. Levi, 52, 918 Sycamore St., Celina, died from natural causes at 10 a.m. Aug. 21, 2008, at Joint Township Memorial Hospital, St. Marys.
He was born July 16, 1956, in Celina to Leo M. and Elnora Heindel Levi. His mother survives.
Other survivors are a son, Jason (Brandi), Springfield; three daughters, Rachael (Jerome) Kennedy and Emily, all of Columbus, and Melinda, New Carlisle; a brother, Jeff (Theresa), Celina; and five grandchildren.
He was a self-employed heavy equipment repairman. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the Celina Moose and a 1975 Celina High School graduate.
Services are 6 p.m. Sunday at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, the Rev. Allen Thwaits officiating. Burial is at a later date at Swamp College Cemetery, Celina, where military rites will be conducted.
Calling is 2-6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.  
Contributions can be made to St. Peter Neurological Center.
Condolences can be left at www.ciscofuneralhome.com.
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