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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Thursday, October 16th, 2014
Albert Watson
Albert Lee "Al" Watson, 83, Celina, passed away at 9:03 p.m. Oct. 2, 2014, at Celina Manor Nursing Home.
He was born Feb. 2, 1931, in Fresno, Calif. He was married to Margaret Watson, who survives in Celina.
Also surviving are four children, Mark, Reno, Nev., Michele, Gulfport, Miss., Geoffrey, Groton, Mass., and Leigh, Mooresville, N.C.
Deceased is a son, Michael.
He was proud to have served his country for 11 years, starting with the U.S. Navy in 1948 and then the U.S. Marine Corps 1st Marine Division. The last four years of his service he was attached to the Department of State serving at the U.S. Embassy in Paris, France. He was a decorated Korean War veteran.
His working career centered in the private sector of law enforcement as corporate security director for several large corporations. He was a life member of the VFW and the 1st Marine Division Association.
Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home, Celina, the Rev. Kenneth G. Alt, C.PP.S., officiating. Military honors will follow at the funeral home.
Calling is 9-11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, www.mcsf.org, or the Wounded Warrior Project, www.woundedwarriorproject.org/Donate.
Condolences may be left at www.lhdfuneralhome.com.
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