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, April 9th, 2016
John Hierholzer
John Hierholzer, 95, passed away at his home in Avon Park, Florida on April 7,2016. Mr. Hierholzer was born on October 22, 1920 in Celina, Ohio to Leo E. and Agnes A. Winkeljohn Hierholzer.   
He served as a pilot in the US Army Air Corps during World War II.
On November 8, 1944, he married Catherine M. Staubach, who survives along with nine children: Mary Kay (William) Kern, Portsmouth, OH; Larry (Christy) Hierholzer, Lighthouse Point, FL; Jane (Charles) Loomis, Columbia City, IN; Mark (Pamela) Hierholzer, Ansonia, OH; Rebecca (Raymond) Payne, Avon Park, FL; and Donald "Pete" (Joyce) Hierholzer, Nancy (Douglas) Ballinger, Gary (Kay) Hierholzer, and Connie (Joe) Voss, all of Celina, OH, 28 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren.
Also surviving are one sister, Martha Dykstra, of Utah, sister-in-law Joan Hierholzer of St. Marys, OH, brothers and sisters-in-law Bob and Jean Staubach and Ray and Jan Staubach of Cincinnati, OH.   
He was preceded in death by one grandson, Robbie Hierholzer, brothers Charles and Thomas Hierholzer, brothers and sisters-in-law Ernst and Mary Staubach and Edward and Kay Staubach of Cincinnati, OH.
John and his brother Charles opened the Celina Wine & Beverage Store in May, 1946 in Celina, OH. The business was relocated to its current location in 1972 and remains in the family. Many patrons fondly remember John for calling them "Myrtle," "Clyde," or "Clem" when they were young. John retired in 1977 and wintered in Florida but remained a life-time member of the Mercer County Elks where he pursued his love of golf.
A celebration of Big John's life will take place at the Mercer County Elks on Sunday, April 17th from 3 to 7 p.m.
In Florida, a Memorial Mass will be held at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Avon Park.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the I.C. Parish Endowment Fund, 229 W. Anthony St., Celina.
Online condolences may be left at www.stephensonnelsonfh.com.
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