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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Monday, February 6th, 2012
Daniel Yoder
Daniel R. Yoder, 52, Rockford, died at 5:10 p.m. Feb. 3, 2012, at his home.
He was born Sept. 11, 1959, to Robert and Ruby (Bellamy) Yoder in Celina. On April 18, 1981, he married Jill Crabtree, who survives.
Also surviving are his mother,Ruby (Glenn) Scott, Celina; two daughters, Jessica Yoder, Van Wert, and Erica (Steve) Hays, Rockford; three brothers, Tim Yoder, Cincinnati, Mark Yoder, Celina, and Steve (Laura) Yoder, Rockford; two sisters, Bobbi (John) Stoner and Jan Yoder, both of Celina; three brothers-in-law, Steve Crabtree, San Diego, Calif., Dennis Crabtree, Rockford, and Tim Crabtree, Decatur, Ind.; two sisters-in-law, Sheryl (Barry) Harner, Mendon, and Susan Hull, Rockford; and one grandson.
Deceased is his father, Robert Yoder.
He was a truck driver for numerous companies in the area and had worked at Thieman Tailgates, Celina. He was a member of Rockford United Methodist Church.
Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, Pastor Chip Steffy officiating. Burial will be in Swamp College Cemetery, Celina.
Calling is 2-8 p.m. Wednesday at Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Home, Rockford, and one hour prior to services Thursday at the church.
Memorials may be directed to the Parkway Softball Program.
Condolences may be left at ketchamripley.com.
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