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, April 28th, 2022
William King
William O'Dell King, 70, Celina, OH passed away at 11:35 a.m. Tuesday April 26, 2022 at Divine Nursing Center of Shane Hill in Rockford, OH, with his loving family at his bedside.
He was born May 19, 1951 in Muncie, IN to William H. and Mona L. (Mitchner) King. On August 5, 1978 in St. Marys, OH he married Rose Ann Golden, who survives.
Also surviving are: daughter Chasity Ann (Tim) Paul of Parksville, KY; Grandchildren: Alideya and Zack Paul; son Troy O'Dell King (Brittney Freeman) of Celina, OH; Grandchildren: Leah King, Hayley Ortiz; brother Rick (Cindy) King of St. Marys, OH; brother-in-law Robert Seamster of N. Richmond Hills, TX.
Preceded in death by: parents Willliam and Mona King; sister Cherie Seamster.
He attended Celina Senior High School with the Class of 1969. Prior to becoming disabled due to a tragic automobile accident, he worked at Celina Municipal Power Plant. Then after the accident, he worked as a furniture builder for the Dunbar Furniture Co. in Berne, IN until 1980. His favorite pastimes included off-road 4-wheeling, searching for arrowheads, studying World War II history and following NHRA Drag Racing events.
Private family services will be held.
Memorial contributions may be directed to his family to assist with final expenses.
Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with his family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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