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, July 14th, 2015
John Pilipovich
John D. Pilipovich, 36, passed away at his home in Celina, on July 12, 2015 at 4:42 AM. He was born on December 12, 1978 in Niles, OH, to John R. and Mitsue (Kajita) Pilipovich, both survive in Niles, OH. He married Trever Mrachek on May 30, 2015 and she survives in Celina.
Other survivors include a sister, Lisa Burgess, Niles, OH; a half-sister, Chris (Scott) Hudson, Atlanta, GA; a half-brother, Barry (Robin) Conkey, Atlanta, GA; a uncle, Frank (Susan) Pilipovich, Fayette City, PA; and an aunt, Millie (Steve) Hoist, PA.
John was a 1997 graduate of Niles McKinley High School, Niles, OH. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for nine years. He worked at McAfee Communication in Celina.
He was a life member of Celina VFW Post 5713, a member of Celina American Legion Post 210, and the Celina Moose.
Memorial Services will begin at 6:00 P.M., Thursday, July 16, 2015 in Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, with Kathy Correll officiating; where the family will receive friends 4-6 P.M. prior to the service at the funeral home. To conclude the services, military honors will be provided by the Celina American Legion Post 210 and Celina VFW Post 5713.
Contributions can be made to the family.
Please leave a condolence to the family @ www.ciscofuneralhome.com.
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