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, October 14th, 2014
Barbara Skorepa-Castlen
Barbara A. Skorepa-Castlen, 75, Celina, passed away at 4 a.m. Oct. 12, 2014, at her residence.
She was born on Aug. 29, 1939, in Portland, Ore. On March 2, 2007, she married Harrison Castlen, who survives in Celina.
Also surviving are three children, Ben Savage, Portland, Ore., Angela Howe, Portland, Ore., and Barbara Markham of Canada; a son-in-law, Esmond Robinson of England; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Deceased is a daughter, Helen Robinson.
She was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Celina. She was a retired independent truck driver. She loved spending time with her family and playing bingo.
Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Celina, Pastor Matt Reynolds officiating.
Calling is 1-2 p.m. Saturday at the church.
Memorials may be given to the Castlen family.
Condolences may be sent to www.lhdfuneralhome.com.
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