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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Wednesday, November 28th, 2012
Floyd Highley
Floyd Wayne Highley, 92, Celina, died at 3:10 p.m. Nov. 26, 2012, at Laurels of Shane Hill, Rockford.
He was born Aug. 27, 1920, in Celina to Simmeon and Pearl Cook Highley. On Feb. 23, 1946, he married Margaret Kuhn, who survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Randy (Kim) Highley, Celina, and Doug (Becci) Highley, Celina; a daughter, Patty (Bud) Schoenleben, Celina; eight grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Deceased are his brothers, Carl (Freda) Highley and Kenneth Highley.
He belonged to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Celina, and farmed both grains and livestock in Mercer County for the majority of his life. He was a member of the Neptune Elevator Round Table.
Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Teresa Catholic Church, Rockford, Rev. Kenneth Schnipke officiating. Burial will follow at Friends Cemetery, Rockford.
Calling is 2-8 p.m. Thursday at Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home, Celina.
Memorials may be given to the Laurels of Shane Hill.
Condolences may be left at LHDfuneralhome.com.
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