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, November 10th, 2017
Kelli DeLong
Kelli Jo DeLong, age 48, of Lima, passed away 4:14 p.m., Wednesday Nov. 8, 2017 at her residence.
She was born Oct. 30, 1969 in Celina, Ohio to Larry J. and Sharon A. Fell Pingry, who survive in Celina. She married Doug DeLong April 18, 2003 and he survives in Lima.
Kelli's passion was her work at Springview Manor. She cherished her relationships with the residents, coworkers and work associates. Her true love was the horses. She put her heart and soul into each and every one. She treasured her friends and families in the Equine industry. Her passion, her desire and her drive to be better will truly be missed.
Additional survivors include a brother Todd (Suzanne) Pingry of Powell, Ohio and their son Carson, an aunt Kathy Thomas of Lake James, IN, an Uncle Steve (Sherry) Pingry and their son Brian & family; In-laws: Dennis (Jean) DeLong of Wapakoneta, brother-in-law David (Ashley) DeLong of Wapakoneta, sister-in-law Michele (Rob) Seidel and nephews: David, Grant, Ethan and Grady all of Greenwich, Ohio.
The family will receive friends 2-6 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 11 at Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Cridersville. The memorial service will follow at 6.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Alzheimer's Association and online condolences may be shared at BayliffANdSon.com.
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