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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Tuesday, October 23rd, 2012
Steven Grimes
Steven F. Grimes, 58, Celina, died at 3:47 p.m. Oct. 22, 2012, at his home.
He was born July 8, 1954, in Celina to Donald H. and Martha L. Ludwig Grimes. His father is deceased; his mother survives in Fort Wayne, Ind. On May 7, 1977, he married Kathryn "Kay" Cron, who survives in Celina.
Also surviving are sons, Curtis (Allison) Grimes, Columbus, and Aaron Grimes, Columbus; a daughter, Rebecca (Steven) Posada, Celina; a brother, Michael Grimes, Fort Wayne; sisters, Kathy (Chris) Porch, Atlanta, Ga., and Kristy Grimes, Columbus; and one grandson.
He graduated in 1972 from Celina High School and worked for 12 years as manager of the former Empire Restaurant, Celina. He also worked at TuWay American Group, Rockford, for 15 years and Four-U-Packaging & Supplies, Celina.
He was a member at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church; Sons of the American Legion Post 210, where he served as adjutant; Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5713; Moose Lodge; and the Eagles, all of Celina. He also was a chain gang member for Celina High School football for several years.
Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the church, Rev. Kenneth Schnipke officiant.
Calling is 2-8 p.m. Wednesday and before 10 a.m. Thursday at Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home, Celina.
Memorials may be given to Grand Lake Hospice.
Condolences may be left at www.LHDfuneralhome.com.
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