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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Saturday, October 8th, 2011
Carl Ransbottom
Carl Dennis Ransbottom, 73, Celina, died at 3:27 p.m. Sept. 29, 2011, at The Gardens in Celina.
He was born Nov. 26, 1937, in Celina to Clifford M. and Kathlene E. Chapman Ransbottom.
Surviving are four children, Lori Smith, David Ransbottom and Chris Ransbottom, all of Columbus, and Renee Ransbottom, Los Angeles, Calif.; two sisters, Sue Ransbottom (Sam McGuire), Elida, and Peggy (Don) Wrinkle, Tampa, Fla.
He was a former music director at Celina City Schools and a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, Celina, and Sigma Nu Fraternity. A 1955 graduate of Celina High School, he earned a master's degree in music from The Ohio State University.
Memorial services will be 4 p.m. Oct. 15 at Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home, Celina, the Rev. Jeff Conrad officiating. Burial will follow at Swamp College Cemetery, Celina.
Calling is 2-4 p.m. Oct. 15 at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions can be made to State of the Heart Home Health Care & Hospice.
Condolences can be left at LHDfuneralhome.com.
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