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
James Baker
James A. Baker, age 64, of Celina, passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at his residence.
He was born November 10, 1953 in Celina, to the late James & Avanell Vorhees Baker.
Surviving are his four Children: Terri (Greg) Spence of Spencerville, Sara (Kevin) Clapp of Lexington, KY, James Baker Jr. of Spencerville, and Joseph Baker of Ossian, IN, the Mother of his Children, Roberta Birt of Spencerville, three grandchildren: Aaron, Kaylee and Brayden, a Great Granddaughter, Aurora, and two Brothers: Mike and John Baker.
His favorite activity was spending time with his family, and he was a huge fan of Elvis.
No Services are planned.
Arrangements are being handled by W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home, Celina.
Condolences may be expressed at dickandsonshellwarthfh.com
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