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 23rd, 2015
Ned Wilson
Ned Wilson, age 85, of rural Celina, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015 at Celina Manor Nursing Home.
A lifelong resident of Hopewell Township, he was born Sept. 23, 1930 to the late Lee Anderson Wilson & Ethel Ruth Carroll Wilson.
Surviving are a Brother, Roger S. Wilson Sr. of rural Celina, 8 Nieces & Nephews: Deb Sullenberger, Stan Wilson, Kathy Zizelman, Rodney Wilson, Carl Wilson, Trevor Wilson, Victoria Bollenbacher and Scott Wilson, and many Great Nieces & Nephews.
Ned was preceded in death by 3 Brothers and a Sister-in-law: George & Iris Wilson, Weston Wilson and Warren Wilson.
A graduate of Celina High School, Ned had been Valedictorian of the Class of 1949. He was a United States Marine Corps Veteran, and retired from Sprint Telephone Company, where he had worked as a technician.
Ned had a brilliant mind, and enjoyed working with hydraulics on tractors and machinery. He also was an inventor, and had developed a mower designed for use on tall grass and brush.
Graveside Services will take place at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, Oct. 26, at North Grove Cemetery in Celina, with Military Rites to be conducted by Celina American Legion Post #210 and VFW Post #5713.
Calling Hours are from 1:00-3:00 P.M. on Sunday, Oct. 25, at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Celina.
Condolences may be expressed at dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.
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