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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Wednesday, March 5th, 2014
Donald Long
Donald "Don" "Fuzz" Long, 70, Celina, died the afternoon of March 1, 2014, at Lima Memorial Hospital.
He was born March, 24, 1943, in Mercer County, to Dale and Estella May Long, who are deceased. His wife of 52 years, Jane Boise Long, survives in Celina.
Also surviving are a son Rodney (Judy Moyer) Long, Celina; two brothers, Jerry (Ruth) Long, Celina, and Richard Long, Celina; four nieces; and two nephews.
He was a 1961 graduate of Celina High School and retired from Bud's Chevrolet Olds Buick. He also had worked at Jim Bubeck, New Bremen, Spriggs Olds and worked for Mid Way Trailer Sales. He was an avid drag car racer and member of the National Hot Rod Association.
Services were today at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, the Rev. Jay Cubbison officiated. Burial was at Swamp College Cemetery.
Contributions may be directed to Grace Missionary Church or the Heart Fund.
Condolences may be left at www.ciscofuneralhome.com.
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