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, October 1st, 2012
James Paulus
James C. "Jim" Paulus, 77, Celina, died at 6:40 a.m. Sept. 29, 2012, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.
He was born Nov. 17, 1934, to Francis and Tillie Wissman Paulus. On April 22, 1961, he married Marge Muhlenkamp, who survives.
Also surviving are children, Michelle (Victor) Ten Brink, Bowling Green, Kent (Jill) Paulus, Versailles, Eric (Carmen) Paulus, Versailles, Sarah (Cliff) Poeppelman, Osgood, and Matt Paulus, Benton, Ky.; a brother, Jerry (Rose Mary) Paulus, Versailles; and nine grandchildren.
Deceased is a sister, Shirley Ann Paulus.
He owned the Versailles Furniture Mart and the American Shoppe of Celina. He belonged to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Celina, and was a member of the Moose and Eagles of Celina.
Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Denis Catholic Church, Versailles, Rev. David Vincent celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Valbert Cemetery, Versailles.
Calling is 3-8 p.m. Tuesday and 9-10 a.m. Wednesday at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home, Versailles.
Memorials may be given to the American Heart Association or to Parkinson's Research.
Condolences may be left at www.zecharbailey.com.
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