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, March 3rd, 2022
Kathy Gargis
Kathy A. Gargis, age 70, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on March 1, 2022 at her residence.
She was born on September 2, 1951 in Celina to the late Don and Patricia (Hay) Rolfes. On May 2, 1976 she married Gregory P. Gargis and he survives at the residence.
Other survivors include her son, Paul (Cathy) Sunderhaus, Celina; a brother, Donnie (Renee) Hay, Celina; a sister, Mindy (Paul) Dingledine, Celina; and a granddaughter, Lily Sunderhaus.
Kathy was a 1968 graduate of Coldwater High School. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Celina. Kathy loved her time with her family and friends, but most important to her was spending time with her granddaughter, Lily. She also enjoyed, being outdoors doing yardwork and helping people. Kathy was a selfless person and will always be an inspiration to those that loved and knew her best.
A Gathering of family and friends will take place on Friday, March 4, 2022 from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm at Cisco Funeral Home in Celina.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:00 am on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at the Immaculate Conception Church in Celina with Fr. Kenneth Schnipke C.PP.S. officiating.
The family will receive friends from 9:00 am - 9:45 am at the funeral home Saturday morning.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Immaculate Conception Church Endowment Fund and/or EverHeart Hospice.
To pay respects and to leave online condolences or memories, visit www.ciscofuneralhome.com or Cisco Funeral Home Facebook page.
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