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, June 23rd, 2014
Vernon Wagner
Vernon E. Wagner, 70, Celina, died at 2:45 a.m. June 21, 2014, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.
He was born Feb. 1, 1944, in St. Marys, to Richard and Jenna Smith Wagner.
Surviving are three sons, Jim Wagner, Celina, Steven Wagner, Celina, and Taylor Wagner, Salisbury, N.C.; a daughter, Angela (Rex) LaRue, Fort Wayne, Ind.; two sisters, Karen (Herb) Black, Celina, and Sandy (Jan) Vornholt, New Knoxville; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
He was a retired Roadway Express truck driver. He was a member of the VFW, American Legion, Moose and Eagles, all of Celina. He loved fishing and was a big Ohio State fan. He sponsored the Roadway Golf Tournament for St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
Private services will be held.
Calling is 2-4 p.m. Tuesday at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina.
Memorials may be given to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
Condolences may be left at www.ciscofuneralhome.com.
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