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, June 30th, 2012
James Kittle
James Kittle, 65, of Celina, died June 28, 2012, at Kindred Hospital, Lima.
He was born Jan. 5, 1947, in Celina, to Naaman Eugene and Vera Maxine (Gordon) Kittle. On Oct. 16, 1998, he married Janet Forlow, who survives.
Other survivors are children, James Jr. (Susie) Kittle, Celina, Christina (Rusty) James, Conroe, Texas, Jeff Kittle, Celina, Julie (Scott) Bell, Van Wert, and Cory (Amy) Kittle, Celina; stepchildren, Kim (Randy) Klausing, Ohio City, Dawn (Bill) Ream, St. Marys, and Sean (Beth) O'Connor, Fort Recovery; siblings, John (Pat) Kittle, St. Henry, Gordon Kittle, Rockford, Sam (Carol) Kittle, St. Marys, Marion (Sue) Claxton, Celina, and twin brother Jerry Kittle, Arizona; nine grandchildren; two great grandchildren; 11 stepgrandchildren; and two stepgreat-grandchildren.
Deceased are a daughter, Brandy Kittle, and a stepdaughter, Tammy O'Connor.
He worked for Mersman Brothers as a supervisor and for Carolina Cabinets as a plant supervisor. He was a member of MCERV for 10 years and a community volunteer for 30 years. He was a volunteer fireman for Mendon for more than 10 years.
Funeral Services are 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home, Celina, the Rev. Mark Wakeland officiating.
Calling is 5-9 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. until time of services Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mercer Memory Gardens.
Condolences may be made at www.hogenkamfh.com
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