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, April 3rd, 2017
Ronald Beyers
Ronald H. Beyers, age 82, of Celina, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2017, at his residence.
Born March 21, 1935 in Richardton, North Dakota, he was the son of the late Harvey & Erna Jaeger Beyers.
Ron married Barbara Lee on July 1, 1967 and she survives, along with a daughter, Debra Ann (Chad) Scott of Oregonia, Ohio, 4 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Vicki Lynn Glock, on June 30, 2015, and a sister, Jackie McGraw.
Ron received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of North Dakota, and a Master's degree in Geology from Indiana University. He had worked in sales for Neff Awards in Greenville.
An avid outdoorsman, Ron enjoyed many activities, particularly hunting, fishing and boating. He and his wife Barbara were committeemen for the Grand Lake Chapter of Ducks Unlimited.
Ron was a member of Eagles Aerie #1291, Moose Lodge #1473, and a social member of VFW Post #5713 and American Legion Post #210, all in Celina.
A Celebration of Life to honor Ron will be held on Saturday, April 22, from 1-3:00 p.m. at the Celina Eagles Lodge, 1400 E. Market St. Burial will be in Cape Coral, Florida.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to State of the Heart Care, 1350 N. Broadway, Greenville, OH 45331.
Condolences may be expressed to the family online at dickandsonshellwarthfh.com. Arrangements are being handled by W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home, Celina.
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