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, April 9th, 2013
Paul Luth
Paul W. Luth, 77, Celina, died at 1:10 p.m. April 7, 2013, at the Laurels of Shane Hill, Rockford.
He was born April 30, 1935, in Mercer County to Robert and Florence Regedanz Luth. On Oct. 26, 1959, he married Susan Hutchinson, who survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Mark (Charyl) Luth of Celina and Michael Luth of Troy; a brother, Jerry (Judy) Luth of Findlay; a sister, Sharon (Paul) Miller of Mendon; and grandchildren Eriaka Luth, Trevor Luth, Tim Helmrich, Tara Luth, Derek Luth and Jason Luth.
He was a retired farmer, and graduated in 1953 from Rockford High School. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Hopewell Township and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
Funeral services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the church, the Rev. Karen Tamorria officiating. Burial will follow at Mercer Memory Gardens.
Calling is 3-8 p.m. Wednesday at Cisco Funeral Home in Celina and one hour prior to services at the church.
Memorials may be given to State of the Heart Hospice.
Condolences may be left at www.ciscofuneralhome.com.
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