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, December 15th, 2014
Reuben Huggins
Reuben M. Huggins, 65, Celina, died at 7 a.m. Dec. 10, 2014, at his residence.
He was born Oct. 18, 1949, in Fayetteville, N.C., to Bill Mullins and Gladys Huggins-Mullins. His father survives in St. Marys; his mother is deceased.
Also surviving are two daughters, Julie (Nicki) Huggins, Muncie, Ill., and Tina (Scott) Schaefer, Martins Ferry; a son, Damien (Katie) Huggins, Lima; 13 grandchildren; two brothers, Ronald (Lisa) Mullins, Celina, and Donald (Tammy) Mullins, Celina; and two sisters, Deborah Vanover, Celina, and Cynthia (Timothy) Reed, Celina.
He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, having served as a corporal during the Vietnam era. He was employed as an underground storage tank inspector for Tankology Corp. in Austin, Texas.
His favorite pastimes included hunting, fishing and spending time with his family and friends.
A private family viewing will be held.
Condolences may be sent to the family, care of Tina Schaefer, 313 Hanover St., Martins Ferry, OH 43935.
Arrangements are being handled by Miller Funeral Home, west chapel, St. Marys.
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