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, December 26th, 2015
Janice Bowlby
Janice E. Bowlby, age 85, of Celina, passed away Wednesday evening Dec. 23, 2015 at Celina Manor.
She was born June 7, 1930 near Rockford to the late Lloyd & Zedna (Boice) Canary. Janice and Clarence A. Bowlby were married on Oct. 25, 1950, and he preceded her in death on July 24, 2005.
She is survived by their 4 Children: Deborah Hole, Don (Rhonda) Bowlby, Beverly (Steven) Stansbury and Kelly (Tami) Bowlby; a Sister: Letha Hight, a Sister-in-law: Marjorie Canary, and a Brother-in-law: Bob Weitz, all of Celina. 
Also surviving are 12 Grandchildren: Travis & Trent Hole, Brent (Wendy) Hole, Kaci (John) Taylor, Felicia & Nick Cottman, Emily, Haylie, Kyler & Taryn Bowlby, Ariel Edwards and Devon Stansbury, and 10 Great Grandchildren: Jacob Hole, Abigail, Allie & Natalie Taylor, Nyah & Maddox Fitzgerald, Lexi, Brenden & Lydia Cottman and Nilah Melendez.      
She was preceded in death by a Son-in-law: David Hole, a Brother & 2 Sisters: Darlene Canary, Naomi Painter and Imogene Menchhofer, Brothers-in-law: Harold Painter, Cletus Menchhofer Jr. and Elmer Hight, and a Sister-in-law: Evelyn Weitz.    
A homemaker, Janice had worked at Celina Insurance Group and Huffy Bicycles. She was a 1948 graduate of Rockford High School, and a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Celina. Janice enjoyed gardening and collecting dolls.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, Dec. 29, at W.H. Dick & Sons Hellwarth Funeral Home in Celina, with Pastor Doug Meyer officiating. Burial will follow at Swamp College Cemetery, Celina.
Calling hours are 2-4 & 6-8:00 P.M., Monday, Dec. 28, at the Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Hospice. Condolences may be expressed at www.dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.
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