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, February 5th, 2013
Carolyn Phillips
Carolyn D. Phillips, 60, Celina, died of natural causes at 12:15 a.m. Feb. 2, 2013, at the Celina Manor Nursing Home.
She was born Aug. 17, 1952, in Lima to T.J. and Helen Benzing Roop, who survive in Wapakoneta.
On Oct. 28, 1972, she married Russell Phillips, who survives in Celina.
Also surviving are two sons, Marc Phillips of Van Wert and Ryan Phillips of Continental; two daughters, Melissa Phillips and Heather Phillips, both of Celina; a brother, Dennis (Theresa) Roop of Cridersville, two sisters, Peg Mitchell and Barb (Jim) Smith, both of Wapakoneta; a father-in-law, Leonard Phillips of Celina, and eight grandchildren.
Deceased are a brother, Paul Benzing, and a sister, Beverly Roop.
She was retired from Huffy after 20 years, and also had worked at Miller's Textile of Wapakoneta.
She graduated in 1970 from Wapakoneta High School, and was a member of the Eagles, Moose, and many bowling leagues in Celina.
Funeral services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, the Rev. Tony Richmond officiating. Burial will follow at Mercer Memory Gardens.
Calling is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today and 9:30-10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be given to Community Health Professionals.
Condolences may be left at www.ciscofuneralhome.com.
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