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, October 20th, 2018
Larry Smelser
Larry R. Smelser, age 71, Celina, Ohio, died at 1:59 am, Friday, October 19, 2018.
He was born in Celina on January 18, 1947, to the late Gordon and Ruth (Runyon) Smelser. On June 27, 1968, he married Grace Adele (Snyder) Smelser, and she survives at the residence in Celina.
Other survivors include two sons, Scott Smelser, Celina, and Christopher "Kit" (Kaliegh) Smelser, Celina; a brother, Steve Smelser, Winchester, Indiana; a sister, Susie (Jeff) Hoenie, Celina; five grandchildren, Jesse James, Justin (Kylie) Lemasters, Jadie Smelser, Gage Stein, Makynly Smelser, and Parker Smelser; and three great grandchildren.
Also preceded in death by a sister, Connie Rohyans; and a brother, Tim Smelser.
Larry was a 1965 graduate of Celina Senior High School. He served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam Era. He worked for the past 47 years at The Daily Standard in Celina as a production supervisor.
He was a member of the Celina V.F.W. Post #5713. His favorite activities included being outdoors, working on his many cars and motorcycles, and spending time with his grandchildren.
The family will receive friends to celebrate Larry's life from 3:00 pm-6:00 pm on Friday, October 26, 2018, in Cisco Funeral Home, Celina. To conclude the gathering at the funeral home, military honors will be provided by the Celina American Legion Post #210 and Celina VFW Post #5713.
Please leave a condolence to the family @ www.ciscofuneralhome.com.
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