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, February 1st, 2012
Jody Hughes
Jody M. Hughes, 47, Celina, died Jan. 30, 2012, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys, following a long battle with cancer.
She was born Dec. 18, 1964, in Celina, to Mary Heppeard Massengill, who survives.
Other survivors are three sons, Richard Kupper, Wapakoneta, William Brown, Celina, and Randy (Tara) Hughes, of Washington; two daughters, Kaylea (Tim) Beougher, Celina, and Sherri Kupper, Wapakoneta; two brothers, Robert Colson, Arizona, and Lester Colson, Celina; a sister, Tina Block Howard, Celina; and five grandchildren.
She was a daycare provider in Celina for several years and had worked in sales at a car dealership in Missouri. She was a member of the Celina Fraternal Order of Eagles and Moose Lodge.
Services are 2 p.m. Feb. 12 at The Lord's Church, Celina, the Rev. Randy Christian officiating.
There are no calling hours.
Contributions may be made to the Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Zion, Ill.
Condolences may be left at dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.
Arrangements are being handled by W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home, Celina.
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