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 30th, 2012
Arline Bixler
Arline Kay Bixler, 64, Clinton, Ill., died at 4:40 a.m. Oct. 29, 2012, at Advocate BroMenn Reg. Medical Center, Normal, Ill.
She was born May 4, 1948, in Celina to Arlie and Mary A. Wilson Bixler, who are deceased.
Surviving are two sisters, Roseanne Bove, Medford, N.J., and Nancy (Dan) Jedlicka, Peoria, Ill.
Also deceased are two siblings.
She worked for RFMS, Inc. LTC Support Services as a dietary manager and trainer.
Funeral services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, Ill., the Rev. C. Don Ferrill officiant. Burial is 1 p.m. Friday at North Grove Cemetery, Celina.
Calling is 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be given to DeWitt County Food Bank.
Condolences may be left at www.calvertmemorial.com.
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