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, December 18th, 2019
Amy Hawkins
Amy M. Hawkins, age 45, of Celina, Ohio, passed away at her residence on Monday, December 16, 2019 at 7:45 am.
She was born on April 11, 1974 in Celina. She married David Hawkins on October 30, 2009, and he survives at the residence in Celina.
Other survivors include her mother, Betty (Sidney) Showalter, Celina; father, Charles (Nancy) Darras, Van Wert, Ohio; children, Sydnee, Samantha, Benjamin, Emma and Ian; two grandchildren, Gracelyn and Owen; three brothers, Andy (Lora) Darras, Celina, Rodney (Michelle) Showalter, Celina and Eric (Tricia) Showalter, Pensacola, Florida; a sister, Carmon Showalter, Ft. Wayne, Indiana; and many nieces and nephews.
Amy was a 1992 graduate of Celina Senior High School. She worked at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. Amy had a big heart and was a very giving person. She was very artistic and adored her family, especially her children. She will be deeply missed by all.
Private memorial services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Funeral services have been entrusted to Cisco Funeral Home, Celina & St. Marys. Please leave a condolence to the family @ www.ciscofuneralhome.com.
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