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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Thursday, March 29th, 2012
David Earl
David Earl, 61, Celina, died March 18, 2012.
He was born May 17, 1950, in Middlesboro, Ky., to James Anderson and Georgie Garrison Earl, who are deceased. He was raised by his aunt, Jessie Lee Earl, who is also deceased..
Surviving are two sisters, Sue Wyatt and Nancy Webb; cousin, Paul Dean; and sister-in-law, Gloria Garrison.
Deceased are a son, Bradley Evans, and a brother, Jack Ray Garrison.
He was employed by Ohio Plumbing and Electric, Celina, for 15 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
Service was March 22, 2012, at Shumate Funeral Home Chapel, Middlesboro, the Rev. Randy Phelps officiating. Graveside service was held March 23, 2012, at Harrogate Cemetery.
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