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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Tuesday, July 15th, 2014
Shaun Lawson
Shaun Lawson, 32, Celina, died at 12:19 p.m. July 13, 2014, at his home.
He was born Aug. 21, 1981, in St. Marys. His mother, Tina Block Howard, survives in Celina, and his father, Ralph (Robin) Lawson, resides in Greenville.
Also surviving are a son, Preston Lawson, Celina; brothers, Austin Trombley, Montezuma, Cody (Chelsie) Hodge, Neptune, Dustin Lawson, Kevin Howard Jr. and Anthony Howard, all of Celina; sisters, Brandi (Justin) Lawson-Younker, Coldwater, Chaise Lawson, Celina, and Ashley Odell, Florida; stepfather and his fiancee, Kevin Howard Sr. (Tammy Sanders), Vass, N.C.; grandparents, Ralph and Katie Lawson, Georgia, and Paula Howard, Monroe, Mich.; five nieces; and six nephews.
Deceased are a brother, David Brewer Jr., and grandparents, Edgar (Naomi) Block and Earl Edward Howard.
He graduated from Celina High School in 2000 and attended the University of Phoenix.
He loved to play corn hole and was a big fan of the Cincinnati Reds, Cincinnati Bengals and Michigan Wolverines.
Services are 10 a.m. Friday at Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home, Celina, the Rev. Randy Christian officiating. Burial will follow at Swamp College Cemetery, Celina.
Calling is 4-8 p.m. Thursday and after 9 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Contributions may be made to the Howard family.
Condolences may be left at LHDfuneralhome.com.
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