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, October 5th, 2012
Evelyn Shellabarger
Evelyn B. Shellabarger, 86, Celina, died at 11:08 p.m. Oct. 3, 2012, at the Gardens of Celina.
She was born Jan. 19, 1926, in Mercer County to Harry O. and Jennie Woods Wagner. On June 2, 1951, she married Loyell R. Shellabarger, who died Nov. 9, 2009.
Surviving are two sons, Curt (Deb) Shellabarger, Celina, and Todd (Mary) Shellabarger, St. Marys; a sister, Mary Harner, Celina; and four grandchildren.
Also deceased are two brothers, Harold and Albert Wagner; and two sisters, Jean Hanna and Margariett Wagner.
She graduated from Celina High School in 1944. She retired from Goodyear, St. Marys, and belonged to the Celina First Church of God.
Funeral services are 1 p.m. Saturday at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, the Rev. Richard Van Horn officiant. Burial will be at Swamp College Cemetery.
Calling is noon-1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be given to the Cancer Association of Mercer County.
Condolences may be left at www.ciscofuneralhome.com.
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