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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Monday, April 1st, 2013
Marcedis Miller
Marcedis Miller, 82, formerly of Celina, died at 8:20 a.m. March 29, 2013, at Auglaize Acres Nursing Home in Wapakoneta.
She was born Oct. 8, 1930, in Auglaize County to Russell and Mabel Parke Young, who are deceased.
Survivors include her three sons, Donald Dale (June) Bricker of Wapakoneta, Russell Bricker of Las Vegas, Nev., and Greg (Shirley) Bricker of Zephyrillis, Fla.; a daughter, Rebecca (Rex) Miller of Rockford; three sisters, Gwendolyn Burd of St. Marys, Lahoma Frederick of Columbia, S.C., and Laura (Earl) Bricker of Greenville; a brother, Russell (Jo) Young of Van Wert; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Dolores Knapp and Koneta Young; three brothers, Robert Young, James Young and Paul Young; and a step-brother, Clinton "Bob" Mosler.
She retired from the Huffy Bicycle Mfg. Co. in Celina, having worked in the wheel room for many years. She was a member of the Moose Lodge in Celina and the Rockford Eagles Lodge auxiliary.
She enjoyed quilt-making. She was especially fond of children, many of whom affectionately referred to her as either "Grandma Little" or "Grandma Honey."
Rites are 7 p.m. Wednesday at Miller Funeral Home in St. Marys.
Calling is 4-7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Condolences may be left at www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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