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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Saturday, November 14th, 2015
Richard Stevens Jr.
Richard E. Stevens, Jr., age 63 of Celina, died at 2:40 p.m., Thursday, November 12, 2015 at his residence.
He was born August 16, 1952 in Lima, Ohio. He is the son of the late Richard Eugene and Twila Ann 'Squirt" Candler Stevens, Sr. On June 10, 1996 he married Karen Webb, who survives.
Mr. Stevens had worked as a telephone contractor. He loved the outdoors, fishing, and boating. One of his talents was working with his hands and fixing things.
He is also survived by 3 daughters – Jamie (Zoe) Green of Ada; Bree Johnson Campbell of Ada; Amber Borges of Columbus; a step son – Brian (Mandi) Webb of Wapakoneta; 6 grandchildren; 2 sisters – Cheryl A. Stevens of Wapakoneta and Teresa L. (Anthony) Allen of Wapakoneta.
He was preceded in death by a step son – John Dicke and a brother – Dave Stevens.
Mass of Christian burial will begin 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta. Father Daniel Hunt will officiate. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery, Wapakoneta.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 – 4:00 and 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Monday at Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Cridersville.
Memorial contributions may be made to Brain Cancer Research.
Condolences may be shared at www.BayliffAndSon.com.
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