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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Friday, September 9th, 2016
Frederick Trafzer
Frederick E. Trafzer, 81, of Wapakoneta passed away 11:23 a.m., Wednesday Sept. 7, at Lima Memorial Emergency Room. He was born July 4, 1935 in Ft. Recovery, OH to the late Harry and Alivina Fickert Trafzer.
Fred had worked at the Lima Refinery for 17 years and had just recently retired. He had formerly worked for Celina Police Dept. and Ringles Plating after serving 2 years in the U. S. Army.
Additional survivors include children: Dianna (Joe) Bruns of Celina, Donna (John) Bruns and Doug (Carmen) Trafzer both of St. Marys, 8 grandchildren, 4 step grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and 10 step great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a daughter and son-in-law Debra & Dennis Hague and a sister Darlene (Keith) Fullroth.
A gathering will be held Sunday Sept. 11 from noon to 2:00 p.m. at the Knight of Columbus in Celina.
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