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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Saturday, March 17th, 2012
Arthur Stelzer
Arthur August Stelzer, 76, Celina, died March 15, 2012, at Kindred Hospital, Lima.
He was born Dec. 22, 1935, in Cassella to Edwin and Alma Grevenkamp Stelzer.
Surviving are a daughter, Victoria (Gary) Baker, Elida; two brothers, Cyril Stelzer, Celina, and Paul (Linda) Stelzer, Granville; and a sister, Mary Jo (Ralph) Broeker, St. Henry.
He retired from New Idea, Coldwater, and had been in independent owner/operator of semi's throughout his life. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Celina, Celina American Legion and Catholic Knights of America, Cassella. He served in the US Army from 1959-1961.
Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church. Burial will be in St. Marys Catholic Cemetery, Celina.
Calling is 2-5 p.m. Sunday and 9-10:15 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be directed to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
Condolences may be left at: dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.
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