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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Monday, January 18th, 2021
Matthew Abels
Matthew J. Abels, age 47, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021.
He was born on Dec. 9, 1973, in Portland Indiana to Glen Bollinger, who lives in Pennville, IN and Annetta (Burkey) Post, who lives in Celina. On June 30, 2016 he married Angela Conine, who survives living in Celina.
He is also survived by his five children; Hayden Abels of Coldwater, Bryce Abels of Montezuma, Derek Ables of Coldwater, Ashlyn Bechtol of Ft. Recovery, Eli Riffe of Piqua, his sister and brother-in-law Jennifer (David) Siegrist-Skapura of Summerville, S.C. Step father David Post of Celina and several Nieces and Nephews.
He was preceded in death by his son Luke Staugler.
A private Memorial service will be held at a later date. Matthews' services are in the care of the Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina.
Condolences may be shared with the Abels family on-line at LehmanDzendzelFH.com.
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