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, February 26th, 2020
Donald Springer
Donald C. "Donnie" Springer Jr., age 54, of Celina, passed away Friday, February 21, 2020, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton.
He was born April 15, 1965, in Chicago, Illinois, to Donald C. & Barbara A. (Guzowski) Springer, who both preceded him in death.
Surviving are two sisters and a brother: Karen M. Springer of Columbus, Michael E. Springer of Kerrville, TX, and Kelly A. Springer of Celina, a niece & nephew: Brittany Springer and Nolan McRavin, and a great niece & nephew: Lonnie and Victoria Stidham.
A 1983 graduate of Celina High School, Donnie served with the United States Marine Corps from 1984-1988. He had most recently been employed at NK Parts Industries in Sidney.
Donnie was a member of Celina VFW Post #5713, and enjoyed spending time at the Post. He liked working on crossword puzzles in the newspaper.
Calling Hours will be held at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Celina, on Friday, February 28, from 10:00-11:30 a.m., followed by a Memorial Service, starting at 11:30. Fr. Ken Schnipke, C.PP.S., will preside.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Celina VFW.
Condolences can be expressed at dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.
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