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.
Tuesday, December 1st, 2009
Jerry Newland
Jerry Newland, 39, Tempe, Ariz., and formerly of Celina, died at 10:17 p.m. Nov. 28, 2009 at Maricopa County Hospital, Tempe, Ariz. Police are investigating his death as a homicide.
He was born Jan. 18, 1970, in Celina to Pat and James Newland. His mother survives in Celina.
Other survivors are four children; a brother, Tim Newland; and a sister, Lori LeCompte, Celina.
He was a construction worker.
Private services will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family.
