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, October 26th, 2015
Ronald Barnes
Ronald D. Barnes, 67, Celina, OH, passed away on October 23, 2015, at 2:55 P.M., at Van Wert Impatient Hospice Center surrounded by his family.
He was born January 15, 1948 in Wyandotte, MI, to Ralph D. and Druscilla (Roberts) Barnes; both preceded him in death.
Survivors include two sons, Ralph D. (Kim) Barnes, Rockwood, MI, and Eric R. (Anitra) Barnes, Cleveland, TN; a daughter, Druscilla R. Sloan, Celina; two stepbrothers, James Drewior, Grants Pass, OR, and Richard (Arlena) Drewior, Middlesboro, KY; three stepsisters, Pam (Tom) Wilson, John Day, OR, Therese (Wally) Hickman, Grants Pass, OR, and Stephanie England, Grants Pass, OR; a sister-in-law, Pat Barnes, Wyandotte, MI; five grandchildren and one great granddaughter.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Dennis Barnes; a sister, Sharon Floyd; a grandson, Ralph D. Barnes II; and a great granddaughter, Heavenly.
Ron served his country in the United State Army during the Vietnam Era. He worked his entire life as a welder.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Cisco Funeral Home, Celina.
Memorial contributions can be made to the family.
Please leave a condolence to the family @ www.ciscofuneralhome.com.
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