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, November 6th, 2015
Johnnie Watkins
Johnnie Watkins, age 67 of Celina, OH (formerly of Beattyville, KY) passed away on Nov. 4, 2015 at Van Wert Hospice Center surround by his loved ones.
He was born on March 7, 1948 in Noctor, Ky. to the late Pearl and Mae (Dobson) Watkins.
Surviving is his wife, Lucille Watkins of Beattyville, Ky., daughters Barb (Chris) Jones of Berne, In., Sharon (Kraig) Watkins-Crockett of Celina, Oh and Tiffany (Tony) Wordon of Gettysburg, Oh., Four grandchildren, Paige and Nathan Watkins of Celina, Oh., and Jesse Carey and Lance Watkins of Gettysburg, Oh., two great grandchildren. Also he is survived by a sister Audrey Sallee and 11 brothers, Gene, Joe, Paul, Carl, Raymond, Pearl, Donnie, Tommie, Price, Clyde and Earl Watkins.
Preceding him in death is a daughter, Melissa Jean Watkins Flowers, sister Victorine Back, 2 brothers, Stanley and Claude Watkins.
Johnnie attended Breathitt County High School and retired from Conrail Railroad. He was a member of Heavenly Missions Church in Beattyville, Ky., and enjoyed playing cornhole, basketball and fishing.
Viewing will be on Saturday Nov. 7th at 5 pm. with funeral services on Sunday Nov. 8th at 1 pm held at Deaton's Funeral Home in Jackson, Ky. Graveside service will follow at Fairview Haven of Rest in Beattyville, Ky.
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