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
Frances Brooks
Frances Jean Brooks, 87, Celina, died of natural causes at 2:05 p.m. Jan. 21, 2013, at Celina Manor.
She was born Feb. 23, 1925, in Kansas City, Mo., to Ralph and June Humphrey Snyder, who are deceased.
Surviving are her daughter, Cindy Brooks, Kansas City, Kan.; two grandchildren, Anna (Scott) Hawkins, Centerville, and Andrew Evans, Kansas City, Mo.; and four great-grandchildren.
Also deceased is a sister, Barbara Manfre.
She was a retired accountant for TWA and a member of Swope Park Baptist Church, Kansas City, Mo.
No services or calling hours are planned.
Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, is handling arrangements.
Condolences may be left at www.ciscofuneralhome.com.
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