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, August 6th, 2012
Wayne Heindel
Wayne Heindel, 75, Rockford, died 5:50 p.m. Aug. 3, 2012, at Van Wert County Hospital, Van Wert.
He was born March 7, 1937, in Celina, to Ted and Lucille Hone Heindel. On June 21, 1959, he married Doris Heidt, who survives.
Also surviving are a son Allen (Mary) Heindel, Celina; a daughter, Alane (Nick) Johnson, New Haven, Ind.; a brother, Keith (Crista) Heindel, Celina; a sister, Geraldine (James) Miracle, Celina; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Deceased are two sons, Scott Heindel and Bryan Heindel.
He was a 1955 graduate of Celina High School and a farmer. He was a member of Grace Missionary Church, Celina, and the Ohio Farm Bureau.
Funeral services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church, the Rev. Bruce Head officiating. Burial will follow at Mercer Memory Gardens in Celina.
Calling is 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, and 9:30-10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church.
Memorials may be given to Operation Christmas Child or the Gideons.
Condolences may be left at www.ciscofuneralhome.com.
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