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, November 27th, 2017
Katharyn Luth
Katharyn M. (Harris) Luth, age 85 of Celina, Ohio passed away on Friday Nov. 24, 2017 at her residence in Celina.
She was born on April 5, 1932 in Montezuma, Ohio to the late Clarence and Gladys (Miller) Harris. Graduate of Center Twp. School in 1950. She married Richard Adams in 1951 and he preceded her in death in 1993.
She was also preceded in death by her brothers-in-law Arnold Stelzer, Robert (Millie) Adams, Carl Springer and a sister-in-law Ruth (Dusty) Fontanini.
In July of 2002 she married Ralph Luth, who lives in Celina. Also surviving are her two daughters and sons-in-law Teresa (Jerry) Severt of Coldwater, Barbara (David) Ahrens of Celina, Step son Tom (Norma) Luth of Celina, 5 grandchildren Tracy Dyckman, Christi & Brad Kramer, Gregg & Lauren Severt, Shelley & Jason Stover, Sam & Carla Ahrens, 2 step grandsons Dylan & Ashley Luth, Zebulun Luth, 10 great grandchildren, 3 step great grandchildren, sister Bonnie Stelzer of Celina, and a sister-in-law Marilyn Springer of Chula Vista, Ca.
She retired from Fanning & Howey Architectural Firm in 1989 and Agco Manufacturing. Her favorite pastimes were golfing, playing cards and spending time with her family.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday Nov. 29, 2017 at the St. John Lutheran Church in Celina, with Rev. Jeff Gramza and Vicar Dan Gutman officiating. Burial will follow in North Grove Cemetery in Celina.
Friends may call from 3 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday Nov. 28, 2017 at the Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral Home and from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday at the Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the St. John Lutheran Church.
Condolences may be left at LehmanDzendzelFH.com.
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