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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Friday, January 27th, 2012
Helen Stalder
Helen Lynn Stalder, 65, Celina, died at 5:23 p.m. Jan. 25, 2012, at Community Hospital, Coldwater.
She was born July 20, 1946, in Paintsville, Ky. to Farmer and the late Virginia Shepherd Holliday. Her father survives in Urbana. On Dec. 27, 1969, she married Ronald Joseph Stalder, who survives in Celina.
Also surviving are sons, John Stalder and Joey Stalder, both of Celina, and a sister, Donna (Greg) Proud, Urbana.
A 1964 graduate of Salyersville High School, she attended Lees Junior College and received her teaching degree from Moorehead State University in 1968. She taught in Montezuma and Celina City Schools until her retirement in 1998.
She attended Grace Missionary Church, Celina.
Service are 10:30 a.m. Monday at Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home, Celina, the Rev. Bruce Head officiating. Burial will follow in North Grove Cemetery, Celina.
Calling is 3-6 p.m. Sunday and 9:30-10:30 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Cancer Association of Mercer County or Open Arms Rescue, Rockford.
Condolences may be left at LHDfuneralhome.com.
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