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, May 21st, 2014
Thomas Richards
Thomas S. "Tom" Richards, 69, Celina, went to be with his heavenly father on May 19, 2014, with his family at his bedside. He will be missed. He passed away at 5:35 p.m. at the Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus.
He was born Feb. 12, 1945, in Harlen County, Ky., to Gordon Richards and Audrey Holman Lowery. His mother survives in Celina. On Oct. 4, 1975, he married Evelyn Banks, who survives in Celina.
Also surviving are daughters, Melissa (Mike) Browder and Josetta (Chris) Doseck, all of Celina; six grandchildren, Tyler, Matthew, Jake, Aaron, Josh and Zach; and a brother, George Stevens, Celina.
Deceased are a son, Denver Richards, and a sister-in-law, Linda Stevens.
He was a retired employee of the former Huffy Corp. and Koneta Rubber. He was a member of New Life Apostolic Church.
Services will be 5 p.m. Thursday at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, the Rev. Simon Young will officiate.
Calling is 2-5 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to OSU Medical Center.
Condolences may be left at www.ciscofuneralhome.com.
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