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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Friday, July 5th, 2013
Gretchen Shoffstall
Gretchen E. Shoffstall, 73, Celina, died July 2, 2013, at 3:22 p.m. at Celina Manor Nursing Home.
She was born Feb. 11, 1940, in Dayton, to Lewis and Mary Kirchner PaHud. On Sept. 27, 1958, she married Karl Shoffstall, who survives.
Surviving are three sons, Karl (Eva) Shoffstall, Culver, Ind.; Todd (Sharon) Shoffstall, Arcanum, and Matthew (Marcia) Shoffstall, Celina; a brother, John (Cindy) PaHud of Indiana; two sisters-in-law, Virginia PaHud and Barbara H. PaHud, both of Indiana; six grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Lewis PaHud and Mike PaHud.
She was a graduate of Fairview High School, Dayton, and retired from Crows Hybrid Corn Co. and Celina Manor. She was a member of Lighthouse Fellowship Church, Celina, South Shore Sportsman Club, Snow Dreamers Snowmobile Club and Pla Mor Bowling League.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Monday at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, with burial in Swamp College Cemetery.
Calling is 2-6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Lighthouse Fellowship Church.
Condolences may be left at www.ciscofuneralhome.com.
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