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, August 5th, 2013
Teresa Drew
Teresa A. Drew, 53, Celina, died at 12:21 p.m. Aug. 3, 2013, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.
She was born Sept. 12, 1959, in Pineville, Ky., to Lloyd and Coma Jewell (Allen) Drew.
Survivors include a daughter, Carrie Guyer of Goodyear, Ariz., a son, Adam Weiler of St. Marys; two granddaughters, Madison and Alia; four sisters, Judy Hembree of Celina, Barb (Don) Bailey of Andover, Maine, Ada (Rick) Hilton of Celina and Susie Gehle of Celina; and two brothers, Hank (Donna) Hembree of Mendon and Dan (Cindy) Hembree  of Celina.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
She was a homemaker, and had worked as a nursing assistant.
Her favorite pastimes included helping other people, reading and spending time with her cats.
Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at New Start Church of God in Celina, the Rev. John Mobley officiating.
Calling begins at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
Condolences may be left at www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
   Miller Funeral Homes in St. Marys is handling arrangements.
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