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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Wednesday, July 11th, 2018
Patricia Loughrige
Patricia A. (Joyner) Loughrige, 80, formerly of Celina, Ohio, passed away on May 8, 2018, at the South Baldwin Regional Medical Center.
"Pat" was born to Andy and Evelyn Joyner on April 12, 1938 in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Pat graduated from Coldwater High School in 1956 where she was head cheerleader, and Robert, "Bob", who she later married on January 21, 1960, was the drum major. She also attended Bowling Green State University.
Pat is survived by her two children: Claire Loughrige (Celina) and Maria Loughrige-Pascua (Bloomington, IL), and one grandchild: Jasmine Thomassy (Norfolk, VA). Pat is also survived by her brother James and sister Rose.
Pat worked at the Celina Music Store, the Celina Credit Bureau, and retired from Reynolds & Reynolds in Celina.
Per Pat's wishes, there was no service, but a celebration of life will be held by the family at a later date.
To share online memories or condolences with the family, please visit www.casonfuneralservice.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
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