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 21st, 2011
Antionette Schoch
Former Celina resident Antionette K. Schoch, 89, St. Louis, Mo., died July 19, 2011, at Missouri Baptist Medical Center, St. Louis.
She was born April 4, 1922, in St. Peter, to Frank and Cecelia Brown Link. On June 20, 1946, she married Leon D. Schoch, who died Jan. 25, 2005.
Surviving are two sons, Ken (Sandy) Schoch, Prescott Valley, Ariz. and Rick (Carla) Schoch, Columbus; a daughter, Pam Muhlenkamp, St. Louis; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Deceased are an infant son, Allen Joseph Schoch; and five siblings, Julie Ann Link and Cyrus, Victor, Ralph and Eugene Link.
A homemaker and hairdresser, she was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Celina, the Altar Rosary Society and the Knights of St. John Auxiliary.
Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, the Rev. Kenneth Schnipke officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, St. Joe.
Calling is 8:30 a.m. until time of services Saturday at the church.
Memorials may be made to Community Health Professionals of Celina.
Arrangements are being handled by W.H. Dick & Sons - Hellwarth Funeral Home, Celina.
Condolences may be left at dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.
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