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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Thursday, March 21st, 2019
Martin Ives
Martin A. Ives, 59, of Celina, OH died 11:45 a.m. Saturday March 16, 2019 at The OSU Medical Center in Columbus, OH.
He was born September 9, 1959 in Lansing, MI to Eugene and Nancy (Dorman) Ives.
He is survived by: daughter Amanda (Jason Stansberry) Jackson of Celina, OH; daughter Cassandra Milby of Celina, OH; son Ryan Ives of Celina, OH; step-daughter Daniele Gillison of Elkhart, IN; 8 grandchildren; sister Becky Toomey of Elkhart, IN.
Preceded in death by: parents Eugene and Nancy Ives; sister Ellen Dille; sister Nancy Ives.
Prior to becoming disabled due to his illness, he worked as a production employee for Fleetwood Motorhome Co. in Decatur, IN.
His pastimes included fishing, boating, camping and riding motorcycles. More than anything else, he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
Rites are scheduled to begin 4:00 p.m. Saturday at the Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys, OH. The Rev. Chris Riffle will officiate the services.
Visitation 2-4 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home.
Condolences may be expressed to his family via: www.millfuneralhomes.net.
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