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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Wednesday, December 1st, 2010
Nancy Bollenbacher
Nancy Rosalie Stapleton Bollenbacher, 72, Urbana, died Nov. 29, 2010, at her home.
She was born Jan. 1, 1938, in Champaign County to Robert W. and Maybelle Detwiler Stapleton. She married John E. Bollenbacher, who is deceased.
Surviving is a brother, Robert (Judy) Stapleton, Springfield; a brother-in-law, James Young, Urbana; three stepchildren, Richard (Lois) Bollenbacher, Rockford, Judy (Don) Warden, Celina, and James Bollenbacher; 10 stepgrandchildren and seven stepgreat-grandchildren.
Also deceased is an infant stepgrandson; a sister, Anna Mary; and two brothers, William and David Stapleton.
She was a 1955 graduate of Salem Local High School in Kingscreek. She was a life member of Kingscreek United Methodist Church and served in different capacities. She also was a member of the Kings Klowns Ministry. She retired from the county auditor's office after 24 years of employment. She was a member of PERI Champaign County Chapter and a member of Delta Theta Tau Sorority, Alpha Zeta-Zeta Chapter.
Funeral services are 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, the Rev. David Brown officiating. Graveside services are 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Mercer Memorial Garden in Celina.
Calling is 5-8 p.m. Friday at Vernon Funeral Home, Urbana.
Memorials may be made to the church, Champaign County, American Cancer Society or PAWS Animal Shelter.
Condolences may be left at www.vernonfh.com.
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