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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Tuesday, August 13th, 2019
Barbara Springer
Barbara A. Springer, age 79, of Celina, passed away Monday, August 12, 2019, at her daughter Kelly's home in Celina.
She was born May 25, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois. Her parents: Edward & Sally K. (Kowalski) Guzowski, and step-father, Joe Witczak, preceded her in death. Barbara married Donald C. Springer on September 5, 1959, and he preceded her in death February 10, 1993.
She is survived by four children: Karen M. Springer of Columbus, Donald C. Springer Jr. of Celina, Michael E. Springer of Kerrville, TX and Kelly A. Springer of Celina; two grandchildren: Brittany Springer and Nolan McRavin; and two great-grandchildren: Lonnie & Victoria Stidham.
Barbara was a homemaker, and had retired after working 13 years as a nurse's aide at Briarwood Manor in Coldwater. A member of Immaculate Conception Church in Celina, some pastimes Barbara enjoyed were walking and reading.
There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held at Immaculate Conception Church in Celina, at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, August 16. Fr. Ken Schnipke, C.PP.S., will preside. Burial will follow at St. Marys Cemetery in Celina.
Calling Hours are from 2-4 & 6-8:00 p.m., Thursday, August 15, and 9:30-10:15 a.m. on Friday, at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Celina.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Cancer Association of Mercer County.
Condolences may be expressed at dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.
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