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, June 26th, 2012
Emory Kittle
Emory Murrel Kittle, 73, of Celina, died at 11:05 p.m. June 24, 2012, at The Laurels of Shane Hill, Rockford.
He was born Jan. 7, 1939, in Mercer County, to Forest Emory and Cuba Loree Kugel Kittle.
Surviving are two sisters, Helen Joan Henkle, Fort Recovery, and Mary Ann Kittle, Celina.
Deceased are two brothers, Elmer Lewis Kittle and Leonard Lee Kittle, and four sisters, Virginia Loree Zumberge, Blanche Evelyn Andres, Geraldine Beth Fishbaugh and Carolyn Sue Sloan.
He was a retired farmer and a member of Erastus United Methodist Church.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, the Rev. David Gordon officiating. Burial will follow at Mercer Memory Gardens.
Calling is 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and after 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Contributions may be made to State of the Heart Hospice or the church.
Condolences may be left at www.ciscofuneralhome.com.
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