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, August 29th, 2019
George Muether
George W. Muether, age 96, of Celina, Ohio, passed away at the Gardens of Celina with his family by his side at 8:05 am on August 28, 2019.
He was born February 22, 1923 in Celina to the late George W. and Wilhelmina (Gertz) Muether. On January 27, 1951 he married Esther (Bruns) Muether and she preceded him in death on March 21, 2003.
George was a loving father to two children, George P. (Judy) Muether, Celina, and Deborah A. (Ron) Miller, Celina; nine grandchildren; and twenty four great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles and Harry Muether; and three sisters, Elma Muether, Norma Winemiller, and Dorothy Muether.
George was a 1941 graduate from Celina Senior High School. He served his country in the United States Army during the WWII era. He retired after working for 38 years as an electrician with IBEW Union Local #32, Lima, working mainly for Heckler Electric and Sidney Electric.
He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church and the Eagle Aerie #1291; and a life member of the American Legion Post #210, VFW Post #5713, and Celina Moose #1473, all of Celina.
George was a devoted husband and father, a fun-loving grandfather, and had many great friends.
George's family would like to thank the nurses and staff at the State of the Heart Hospice.
Visitation will take place at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina on Friday, August 30, 2019, from 2:00 pm-8:00 pm. Where the Celina VFW and the Celina American Legion membership services will be held at 7:00 pm.
Mass of Christian Burial and celebration of his life will begin at 10:00 am on Saturday morning, August 31, 2019, in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Celina Fr. Tim McFarland, C.PP.S. officiating. The family will receive friends from 9:00 am-9:45 am prior to the Mass at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina. Burial will follow at Mercer Memory Garden, Celina, where military honors will be provided by the Celina American Legion Post #210 and Celina VFW Post #5713.
Memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Hospice, 230 W. Main St., Coldwater, OH 45828.
Please leave condolences to the family at www.ciscofuneralhome.com.
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