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, October 13th, 2009
Harold Randolph
Harold Edward Randolph, 52, of Celina died Oct. 5, 2009, in Dayton. Death was due to natural causes.
He was born Feb. 10, 1957, in Washington, Pa., to Robert Shannon Randolph and Margaret E. Poland Randolph. His father survives in Washington, Pa., and his mother is deceased.
Surviving are two sons, Robert Harold and Charles Randolph, both of Denver, Colo.; a daughter, Amanda Nicole Randolph, Denver, Colo.; a brother, Robert Randolph, Washington, Pa.; three sisters, Margaret Monk, Marianna, Pa., Lavinia Spriggs, Sycamore, Pa., and Amy Faris, Marianna, Pa.; his companion, Jan Puthoff; and three grandchildren.
Deceased is a son, Shannon Ray Randolph, who died in early childhood.
He was a construction worker employed by Mavrick Enterprises, Celina.
Services are 1:30 p.m. today at William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Washington, Pa., the Rev. Rick Bruckner officiating. Burial is at a later date.
Calling was held Monday and early this afternoon.
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