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, September 9th, 2017
Darlene Watson
Darlene Watson, age 55 of Groveport, Ohio passed away on Wednesday Sept. 6, 2017 at her residence. She was born on April 28, 1962, in Hindman, Ky to Earl Watson, who preceded her in death and Genevieve (Thacker) Watson, who survives in Celina.
Also surviving are her sister Earlene Wolfe, brothers & sister-in-law Ronnie Watson, Jeff & Kelli Watson all of Celina. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews Aaron and Danielle Wolfe, Andrea and Jeremy Cable, Brittany Schwarck and Nantan Heppeard, Keaton Watson, Grant Watson and several great nieces and great nephews Amelia Wolfe, Joslyn Cable, Harper Cable, Braxton Cable, Mila Heppeard and Ivy Heppeard.
Darlene graduated in 1980 from Celina High School and received her Bachelor's in Computer Programming from Miami University, then received her Master's Degree and was currently working for the Defense Contract Management Agency in Columbus. She enjoyed spending time with her family, shopping and gardening.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday Sept. 11, 2017 at the Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral home in Celina, with Rev. Randy Christian officiating. Burial will follow in Mercer Memory Gardens Cemetery in Celina. Friends may call from 2-6 p.m. on Sunday Sept. 10, 2017 at the Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Association of Mercer County P.O. Box 624, Celina, Ohio 45822. Condolences may be left at LehmanDzendzelFH.com.
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