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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Monday, August 1st, 2016
Helen Freeman
Helen J. Freeman, age 96 of Celina, Ohio passed away at 8 a.m. Friday July 29, 2016 at the Otterbein St. Marys Retirement Living Community.
She was born on July 18, 1920 in Celina, Ohio to the late Orie & Margeret (Fifer) Hight. On Sept. 22, 1939 she married Harold L. Freeman, who died on May 23, 1981.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law Judith & Louis Finneyfrock of Frederick, MD, one granddaughter Karen Finneyfrock of Seattle WA., two sisters Ruth Figley of St. Marys and June Hanni of Rockford, great granddaughter Molly Rhoades of Frederick, MD and numerous nieces and nephews.
Helen was preceded in death by her two sons David Freeman, Michael Freeman, a granddaughter Beth Rhoades, her brother Owen Hight, and two brothers-in-law Leon Hanni and Glen Figley.
She was a member of the Grace Missionary Church in Celina, Celina Flower and Garden Club and the Sunshine Singers of Celina. She was a life long homemaker and enjoyed traveling.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday Aug. 2, 2016 at the Grace Missionary Church in Celina, with Rev. Brett Sauter officiating. Burial will follow in the Swamp College Cemetery in Celina.
Friends may call from 9-11 a.m. on Tuesday at the Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Grand Lake Hospice.
Condolences may be left at LehmanDzendzelFH.com.
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