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, March 2nd, 2009
Keith Mullins
Keith A. Mullins, 50, 5643 Johnston Road, Celina, died Feb. 27, 2009, at Lima Memorial Hospital. Death was due to cancer.
He was born May 20, 1958, in Detroit, Mich., to Burlen O. and Sally Pinski Mullins. His mother survives in Logan. In November 1983, he married Sandy Hicks, who survives.
Other survivors are two stepdaughters, Sharlina (Dusty) Allen and Shannon (Tony) Greene, all of Terre Haute, Ind.; a brother, Don (Candy), Logan; a sister, Linda Primmer, Logan; and five grandchildren.
Deceased is a brother, Gary.
He was a truck driver for Ohio City Transportation and a past member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge and American Legion, Celina, and the National Rifle Association (NRA). He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Condolences can be left at www.ciscofuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are being handled by Cisco Funeral Home, Celina.
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