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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Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012
Keith Balfour
Keith N. Balfour, 81, of Celina, died at 8 p.m. May 17, 2012, at Celina Manor Nursing Home.
He was born Aug. 17, 1930, in Superior, Wisc., to Donald W. and Anna Marie (Anderson) Balfour. On May 26, 1972, he married to Jacquelina (Jackie) Ford, who died June 15, 2010.
Surviving are a sister, Elizabeth Martin, Cranite Shoals, Texas, and friends, Pete and Margaret Bertke, Coldwater.
Deceased are three brothers, Robert John Balfour, Bruce Donald Balfour and Richard Balfour, and a sister, Mary Kay Balfour.
He was a veteran of the U.S Marine Corp and served in the Korean Conflict. He retired from the Mercer County Sheriff's Office. He was a member of the Celina Veterans of Foreign Wars, Celina American Legion, Fraternal Order of Police and Korean War Veterans Associations.
Private graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Condolences may be left at www.ciscofuneralhome.com.
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