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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Friday, September 28th, 2012
Mark Norton
Mark Norton, 53, Celina, died Sept. 26, 2012, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center.
He was born April 4, 1959, in Celina to Roy K. and Lillian C. Presley Norton, who are deceased.
Surviving are a brother, Ronnie (Jayne) Norton, Celina; five sisters, Gennetta Cook, Lima, June (Don) Bricker, Wapakoneta, Lois (Bill) Preston, Piqua, Wanda (Larry) McNaughton, Union, Ky., and Poinsettia (Rick) Guidry, Kennisaw, Ga.
Also deceased are two brothers, Aubry and Johnny Allen Norton.
He attended Celina High School and later worked in Louisiana as a roustabout in the oil fields. He also worked as a mover at Atlas Van Lines.
Private graveside services will be at Swamp College Cemetery, Celina. There will be no calling.
Memorials may be given to the Cancer Association of Mercer County.
W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home, Celina, is handling arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.
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