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, February 3rd, 2012
William Novin
William Novin, 81, Celina, died Feb. 1, 2012, at his residence.
He was born June 5, 1930, in Zeigler, Ill., to Michael and Mary Gulish Novin. On Feb. 19, 1952, he married Patricia Daney, who survives.
Also surviving are children, Meg (Charles) Pearson, Skiatook, Okla., Michael (Stephanie) Novin, Westminster, Colo., and Mary (David) Hone, Celina; siblings, Ethel (Robert) Derkensmeyer, Williston, and Ray Novin, Curtice; and four grandchildren.
Deceased is an infant daughter, Mary Patricia Novin.
He was a 1949 graduate of Clay High School in Oregon, Ohio, and served as a second lieutenant in the 3rd Armored Division during the Korean Conflict. He retired as plant superintendent and manager of quality control from the St. Marys Foundry Company.
Private services will be held with burial following in Gethsemane Cemetery, St. Marys.
Memorials may be made to Grand Lake Hospice.
Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys, is handling arrangements. Condolences may be left at millerfuneralhomes.net.
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