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, September 29th, 2014
Robert LeValley
Robert Keith "Bob" LeValley, 62, went home to Jesus's loving arms at 3:28 a.m. Sept. 25, 2014, at the Celina Manor Nursing Home.
He was born May 13, 1952, in Middleburg, to Robert Wayne and Mary Keitha Maurice LeValley.
Surviving are his loving family, a sister, Rosemary (Russell) Hagar, Celina; a niece, Robyn (Mark) Armstrong, Celina; two nephews, Tim (Theresa) Hagar, Celina, and John (Coleen) LeValley, St. Marys; and many dear friends from the Neurological Center in Burkettsville.
Deceased is a brother, John LeValley Sr.
He was a 1970 graduate of Benjamin Logan High School and attended the Ohio Northern University. He was a member of the St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Celina, and retired from the Mercer Truck Stop as a custodian in 2011.
He enjoyed participating in all of the activities and trips with his family from the Neurological Center.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home, Celina, the Rev. Matt Reynolds officiating. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery in West Liberty.
Calling is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday and 9:30-10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Neurological Center, Burkettsville or to the State of the Heart Home Health and Hospice, Coldwater.
Condolences may be left at www.lhdfuneralhome.com.
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