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, March 24th, 2014
Melvin Linn
Melvin Linn, 75, Celina, formerly of Chattanooga, died at 11:10 p.m. March 20, 2014, at The Miller House, Celina.
He was born Sept. 18, 1926, in Celina, to Michael A. and Amelia Baker Linn. On Nov. 20, 1948, he married Anna Lee Snider, who survives.
Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
Deceased are two brothers, Jerome Linn and Vernon Linn; and five sisters, Ruth, Opal, Esther, Hazel and Marcella.
He was a retired farmer and a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Rockford. He also was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II.
Services were held today at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Rockford, the Rev. Catherine Costello officiated. Burial was at the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Grand Lake Hospice or Northwest Kidney Foundation.
Condolences may be left at www.ciscofuneralhome.com.
Arrangements were handled by Cisco Funeral Home, Celina.
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