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, January 12th, 2012
Bernie Stone
Bernie A. Stone, 71, Celina, died Jan. 11, 2012, at his residence.
He was born April 28, 1940, in Marion, to Thurman and Doris Morrison Stone. On May 15, 1961, he married Virginia Ramondelli, who survives.
Also surviving are two children, Bernie (Christy) Stone, Fort Wayne, Ind., and Richard Stone, Tampa, Fla.; two siblings Lloyd Stone, Pataskala, and Wanda (Glenn) Jarvis, Athens; and five grandchildren.
He was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church, Celina. He retired as a truck driver from Coffman Stone, Columbus.
Services are 4 p.m. Saturday at W.H. Dick & Sons - Hellwarth Funeral Home, Celina, the Rev. Jonathan Exman officiating.
Calling is 2-4 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Community Health Professionals Hospice.
Condolences may be left at dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.
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