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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Friday, October 24th, 2014
Charles Voigt
Charles H. Voigt, 77, Celina, passed away at 8:34 p.m. Oct. 22, 2014, at The Gardens at Celina.
He was born Sept. 13, 1937, in Greenville, to Ernest and Ethel Harlan Voigt. His wife, Barbara Holden Voigt, is deceased.
Surviving are two sons, Gary (Sherry) Voigt, Celina, and Rex Allen (Christina) Voigt, Muncie, Ind.; four grandchildren, Jordan, Jada, Rex Jr. and Haley; a sister, Connie Boyd, Greenville; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Deceased is a brother, Robert "Bob" Voigt.
He served in the U.S. Army and worked as a gunsmith. He was a member of the American Legion, Ridgeville, Ind.
Private graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Condolences may be left at www.zecharbailey.com.
Arrangements are being handled by Zechar-Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville.
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