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, January 18th, 2012
William Masonbrink
William E. Masonbrink, 78, Celina, died Jan. 15, 2012, at Community Hospital, Coldwater.
He was born July 29, 1933, in Kilgore, Texas, to Herbert and Lola Buckley Masonbrink. On Oct. 28, 1955, he married Ramona Wolfe, who survives.
Surviving are three children, Steve (Linda) Masonbrink, Dublin, Vicki Masonbrink, Westerville, and Theresa Markovich, Wauseon; three siblings, James (Marilyn) Masonbrink, Dola Smith and Mary Dixon, all of Celina; and two grandchildren.
He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Celina. He was owner of Celina Window Cleaning and had worked in maintenance at the former Citizens Commercial Bank, Celina.
He was a past commander of Celina VFW Lodge and was a member of Celina American Legion Lodge, Celina Elks and Celina Lodge 241 F&AM.
Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, the Rev. Jeff Gramza officiating. Burial will follow in Swamp College Cemetery.
Calling is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina. A Masonic service is 7:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the church, the American Lung Association or the VFW Veterans Assistance Program.
Condolences may be left at ciscofuneralhome.com.
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