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 31st, 2022
Jerry Blessing
Jerry A. Blessing, known as "Moonshine", age 77, passed away Monday, March 28, 2022, at his residence near Celina.
Born March 13, 1945, in Marion, IN, he was a son of the late Dyeral & Minnie (Sparks) Blessing.
Surviving are his son & daughter: Jerry (Michelle) Blessing II of Butler, KY and Nikki (Ralph) Walters of Troy, grandchildren: Brittany Walters, Branden (Meagan) Walters, and Sophia Blessing, and his beloved dog, "Captain Morgan."
All of Jerry's siblings, four brothers and four sisters, preceded him in death.
Prior to his retirement, Jerry had been a factory worker in the auto parts industry. Some of his favorite pastimes were riding around in his golf cart, fishing, hunting, and playing cards.
A Celebration of Life is being held on Saturday, April 23rd, in the Rec Room at Kozy Kampground, 5134 It's It Rd., Celina, starting at 1:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to EverHeart Hospice, 1350 N. Broadway, Greenville, 45331.
Condolences can be expressed to Jerry's family at dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.
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