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, March 19th, 2012
Deborah Kimball
Deborah Lee Kimball, 63, of Celina, died at 4:30 a.m. March 17, 2012, at her home.
She was born Jan. 24, 1949, in Cleveland, to Edward N. and Elisabeth Freda Haydl VanKorngut. On April 4, 1970, she married Duane E. Kimball, who survives.
Also surviving are two daughters, Beth (Keary) Siegrist, Celina, and Tricia (Chris) Johnson, Pittsburgh, Pa.; a brother, Doug (Carol) VanKorngut, Mentor; and five grandchildren.
She retired as a teacher from Celina City Schools and St. Marys City Schools and was an administrator and one of the original teachers at Creative Discovery Preschool. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Celina, a 1966 graduate of Euclid High School and a 1970 graduate of Kent State University.
Memorial service is 7 p.m. Friday at Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina, the Rev. Douglas Meyer officiating.
Calling is 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Association of Mercer County or Sue's Animal Rescue Team of St. Marys.
Condolences may be left at LHDfuneralhome.com.
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