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 8th, 2012
Randy Goodwin
Former Celina resident Randy E. Goodwin, 62, Commerce Township, Mich., died at 1:25 p.m. Feb. 6, 2012, at his residence.
He was born Feb. 8, 1949, in Kenton, to Richard "Ernie" and Mary Lou Bailey Goodwin. His mother survives in Van Wert.
He married Belinda Collins, who survives in Commerce Township.
Also surviving are three children, Cheri Goodwin, Van Wert, David E. Goodwin, Wren, and Eric S. Goodwin, Commerce Township; a sister, Bekkie (Rolland) Mowery, Van Wert; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a grandson.
A former employee at Huffy Bicycle, Celina, he was currently employed as factory supervisor at Technicolor, Livonia, Mich. He was a member of the Methodist church.
He was a 32 degree Mason and member of Shane's Lodge FA&M, Rockford. He was a Boy Scout leader for many years.
Service is 6 p.m. Thursday at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home and Crematory, Van Wert, the Rev. Paul Miller officiating.
Calling is 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Ronald McDonald House.
Condolences may be left at alspachgearhart.com.
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