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, November 29th, 2023
Arolyn Loughridge
Arolyn "Lynn" Loughridge, age 87 of Celina, Ohio passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023 at the Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater.
She was born the daughter of Ellery H. and Roberta C. (Riecks) Mosher on October 4, 1936 in Howell, Massachusetts. On March 12, 1955, she married Richard L. Loughridge, who died July 28, 2014.
She is survived by her loving children Vicki (Steve) Posada, Steve (Lorrie) Loughridge, Bill (Lisa) Loughridge, and Cindy (Ron) Green all of Celina. Lynn is also survived by seventeen grandchildren, thirty-eight great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, sister Gloria Bruce of Erie, CO, and brother-in-law Barry Grothause of Naples, FL.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, sisters Roberta Grothause, Ethel (Don) Pontsler, brother Hughey Mosher and brother-in-law Bob Bruce.
Lynn graduated from Howe High School with the class of 1954. She retired from Bank One as the Assistant Vice President in Celina. She was a member of the Grand Lake United Methodist Church in Celina for sixty-seven years. She was a six-year Past Trustee of the Chamber of Commerce, Past President of the Altrurian Club, Past President of the Optimist Club, member of the Leadership of Mercer County, Past President of Cisco-Turner Fund for Senior Citizens and a member of the Alpha-Delta Sorority.
A Memorial Services will be held at 11:30 A.M. on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at the Lehman Dzendzel Funeral Home, with Rev. Diane Mendelson officiating. Lynns remains will be interred in North Grove Cemetery.
A memorial gathering will be held from 10:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. at the Lehman Dzendzel Funeral Home, before the services.
Memorial contributions may be made to Grand Lake United Methodist Church 119. E. Fulton St. Celina, Oho 45822.
Condolences may be shared with the Loughridge family on-line at LehmanDzendzelFH.com.
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