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, April 13th, 2015
Joveta Burk
Joveta L. Burk, age 81, of Celina, Ohio, and formerly of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2015 at 1:00 AM at Celina Manor, Celina, Ohio.
She was born on February 9, 1934 in Preble County, Ohio, to the late Russell & Kathryn (Studebaker) Kolling.
She is survived by her sons and daughter in law, Jerry & Veronica "Rocky" Burk of Celina and Donnie Burk of Greenville; 5 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; 2 step great grandchildren; brothers and sister in law, Kenneth & Pat Kolling of Greenville and Darrell Kolling of Greenville; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Donald B. Burk; grandson, Richard Burk; great granddaughter, Samantha Burk; and sisters, Sandra Thomas and Donna Jean Myers.
Joveta worked at Marlou Foods for 19 years, Copeland Corporation in Sidney and Gade Nursing Home. She was a member of the Hollansburg Christian Church.
There will be a service held on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at 10:30 AM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio, with Pastor Joe Hanna officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenville Township Memorial Gardens, Greenville, Ohio.
Family will receive friends on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 from 4-8 PM at the funeral home.
It is the wishes of the family that memorial contributions be given to the donor's choice.
Condolences for the family may be sent to www.zecharbailey.com.
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