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, October 31st, 2018
Bruce Hammond
Bruce L. Hammond, age 67, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on October 26, 2018 at 2:27 am in the Celina Gardens.
He was born on September 6, 1951 in St. Marys to the late Bernard and Treola (Dennings) Hammond. On July 3, 1976 he married Melinda (Muter) Hammons; and she survives at the residence in Celina.
Bruce is also survived by two children, Madria (John) Carter of Ft. Wayne, Indiana and Jessica (David) Posada of Celina; two sisters, Vickie (Cliff) Thompson of St. Marys and Sandra Hickman of St. Marys; and also by five grandchildren.
Bruce was preceded in death by sibling, Pat Hammond.
Bruce retired after 20 years of service from Mersman Table Factory in Celina and then went on to retire from Camelot Manufacturing in Coldwater.
Private memorial services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Condolences can be left at www.ciscofuneralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Cisco Funeral Home, Celina & St. Marys.
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