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, July 30th, 2009
Michael Bane
Michael K. Bane, 48, formerly of Celina, died July 27, 2009, in Las Vegas. Death was due to natural causes.
He was born April 16, 1961, in Dayton to Mary Jo Hampton Bane, who survives in Celina.
Other survivors are a sister, Lisa Millelot, and nieces and nephews, all of Celina.
Deceased are grandparents, Dewey and Ruby Bane, Clara Brewer, and Willard Hampton.
He worked as a telemarketer for a cable company in Las Vegas. He graduated in 1978 from Celina High School. He was a U.S. Army veteran, and was a graduate of the 3rd Ranger Battalion, 75th Infantry, C Company, HQ Platoon. He later transferred to the 1st Ranger Battalion and served in Grenada.
Services are 4 p.m. Saturday at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home, Celina, the Rev. Tony Richmond officiating.
Calling is 1-4 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Condolences can be sent to dick.hellwarth@verizonmail.com.
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