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, April 23rd, 2014
Dorothy Habel
Dorothy B. Habel, 84, former resident of Dayton, passed away April 22, 2014, at Briarwood Village, Coldwater.
She was born Jan. 30, 1930, in West Liberty, Ky., to Ray and Beulah Dennis Wells. She was married to Robert Cunningham and George Habel, who preceded her in death.
Surviving are a son, Ron K. Cunningham, Dayton; three granddaughters, Sarah, Katie and Mary; a grandson, David; eight great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews, including a special niece, Kim Williams, Celina; and a special friend, Joyce Johnsman, Coldwater.
Deceased are a son, Michael Kessler; three brothers, James Alexander Wells, Charles Ray Wells and Robert Eugene Wells; and two sisters, Bertie Allen and Helen Wells.
She was a homemaker and had worked as a secretary at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Fairborn and in food service at a bowling alley in Dayton. While a resident at Briarwood Village, she loved playing bingo and enjoyed working crossword puzzles.
Services are 4 p.m. Thursday at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home, Celina, the Rev. Allan Brown officiating.
Calling is 2-4 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Cancer Association of Mercer County.
Condolences may be left at www.dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.
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