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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Thursday, March 13th, 2014
Heather McCormick
Heather R. McCormick, 40, Celina, died in the early morning of March 11, 2014, following a traffic accident in Mercer County.
She was born Sept. 26, 1973, in Van Wert County, to Terry and Sharon Boroff Williams, who survive in Celina. On May 18, 1996, she married Durand McCormick, who survives.
Also surviving are two daughters, Albany McCormick and Kayla McCormick, both at home; brothers, Shaun (Sheryl) Williams and Bo Williams, all of Celina; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Donald and Lucredia McCormick, St. Marys; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Daniel (Michelle) McCormick, St. Marys; a sister, Kellie Kittle, Celina; and nieces and nephews, Dylan, Kelsa and Maci McCormick, Braden Williams and Joshua and Adrian Kittle.
She was a 1992 graduate of Celina High School. She worked at Honda and was a member of Mt. Tabor Church of God.
She was an exceptionally caring and giving person who never knew a stranger. She had a great love for her family and friends and touched all whom she came across. She enjoyed taking care of her pets, sewing and shopping. Her love of photography produced an endless supply of snapshots and memories. She also was an avid technology enthusiast and took great delight in having the latest and greatest gadget or gizmo. Her beautiful smile and sweet spirit will forever be missed.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, the Rev. Tim Hollinger officiating. Burial will be in Neptune Cemetery.
Calling is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Mt. Tabor Church of God.
Condolences may be left at www.ciscofuneralhome.com.
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