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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Thursday, April 7th, 2016
Helen Sneddon
Helen L. Sneddon, 81, of Celina, Ohio, passed away at her residence, on April 4, 2016 at 3:10 pm.
She was born May 15, 1934 in Celina, Ohio to Russell and Goldie (Silvers) Vorhees, both preceded her in death. Helen married Robert "Bob" Sneddon on December 23, 1961 and he preceded her in death on December 26, 2007.
Survivors include her five children, Lisa Sneddon, Celina, Ohio, Vicki Boatright, Grover Hill, Ohio, Sandy Dailey, Celina, Ohio, Jeff (Deb) Sneddon, Celina, Ohio, and Dan (Lana) Sneddon, LaGrange, Indiana; a brother, Jack (Sandy) Vorhees, Celina; a sister, Karen (Mike) Bryant, Bridgman, MI; two grandchildren, Andrew Sneddon and Alicia Ball; three great grandchildren, Calob and Colton Schmidt, and Baylie Ball; and special friends, Ray Roth, Grover Hill, Ohio and Virginia Wierwille, Celina, Ohio.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Virge (Maxine) Vorhees; six sisters, Betty (Ermine) Huston, Doris (Bill) West, Irene (Claude) Goodpastor, Norma (Cal) Smitley, Pat (Bud) Shivley, and Onalee (Mel) Monroe; and a good friend, Louis Huelsman.
Helen worked as a waitress and a homemaker. She was a member of Celina Eagles Auxiliary Lodge 1291 and was an honorary member of the Celina VFW Auxiliary Post 5713.
She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and will be deeply missed by all.
Funeral services will begin at 7:00 pm, Thursday, April 7, 2016, in the Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, Ohio, with Rev. Jon Exman officiating; where the family will receive friends from 3:00-7:00 pm prior to the service.
Contributions can be made to State of the Heart Hospice and/or Mercer County Cancer Association.
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