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, January 23rd, 2013
Judith Petri
Judith M. Petri, 67, Celina, died Jan. 21, 2013, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.
She was born March 25, 1945, in Dayton to the late Vincent and Eunice Anderson Best. On Jan. 17, 1964, she married Robert Petri, who survives in Celina.
Also surviving are two daughters, Michelle (Randy) Salyer of Farmersville and Jodie (David) Grove of Vandalia; five grandchildren, Randi, Emily, Ben, Zach and Ian; and two great-grandchildren, Mia and Ashton.
Deceased is a brother, Thomas (Dolly) Best.
She was a member of the Celina Moose and the Southshore Sportsman's Club and worked at McSober's in Coldwater.
Funeral Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater.
Calling is 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Contributions may be made to St. Rita's Hospital.
Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.
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