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, May 5th, 2015
Robert Jacobs
Robert Lee Jacobs, age 75, of Celina, Ohio passed away at 10:51 p.m. on Saturday May 2, 2015 at the Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater, Ohio.
He was born on Nov. 21, 1939 in Celina, Ohio to the late Arthur J. & Ruth (Alexander) Jacobs. He married Louise Combs, who died on Feb. 1, 2003.
Survivors include his son & daughter-in-law Steven & Kristie Jacobs of Boyd, TX., his daughter & son-in-law Laura & Joey Kane of Belleville, IL., 8 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, a brother & sister-in-law Tom & Sue Jacobs of Celina, and his sister & brothers-in-law Patricia & Robert Bullock of Lima and Terry August of Celina.
He was preceded in death by his brother & sister-in-law Arthur Jr. & Sonia Jacobs and his sister Linda August.
He served his country in the United States Army as a Corporal in Georgia, Texas and Oklahoma. He retired from New Idea in Coldwater in 1995 after 38 years of service.
Robert was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Celina. He held membership at the Celina Eagles, Celina Moose Lodge, Mercer County Sportsman Association, Life Member of the N.R.A., Knights of Columbus, Life Member of the Celina American Legion Post #210 and a member of the Celina V.F.W. Post #5713.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday May 7, 2015, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Celina, with Fr. Kenneth G. Alt C.PP.S. officiating. Burial will follow in North Grove Cemetery in Celina with Military Honors provided by the Celina American Legion and Celina V.F.W.
Friends may call from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday May 6, 2015 and from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Thursday at the Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina. American Legion & V.F.W. membership services at 7:00 p.m Wednesday at the Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the I.C. Endowment Fund.
On-Line condolences may be left at LHDfuneralhome.com.
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