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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Tuesday, February 28th, 2017
Albert White
Albert T. "Tom" White, 89, of Celina, passed away at 10:45 p.m. Friday February 24, 2017 at Celina Manor.
He was born on March 11, 1927 in Clay City, KY to Russell & Ethal (Potts) White who preceded him in death. On October 13, 1951 he married Louise J. Cox and she survives in Celina.
Survivors also include a son and daughter; George R. (Pat) White of Celina, Denise R. White of St. Marys, a great-grandson Jake Kester and a sister Nellie (George) Hammer.
He was preceded in death by a granddaughter Jenny Kester, a brother Ralph White and a sister Thelma Robertson.
Tom served as Corporal in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from 1950-1952. After being honorably discharged he returned to work as a service technician with ATT and retired after 40 years of service.
Tom was a treasure hunter who greatly enjoyed going to auctions. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting and playing pool. He was also a Mason and a Shriner and had a devout Baptist faith. Most of all he loved being with his family.
Funeral services will begin at 10:30 a.m. Thursday March 2, 2017 at Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral Home, Celina with Rev. Randy Christian officiating. Burial will follow at Mercer Memory Gardens where military honors will be performed.
Friends may call 9:30 a.m. until the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to The Lord's Church, Celina.
Condolences may expressed at www.lhdfuneralhome.com.
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