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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Tuesday, February 20th, 2024
Ricardo Shaner
Ricardo L. "Ric" Shaner, age 77, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2024, at his home in Celina.
Ric was born November 17, 1946, in Celina, to the late Louis D. & Marjorie M. (Cook) Shaner. Ric and Amber Magateaux were married on March 1, 1969.
Amber survives, along with a son, Louis Shaner of Greenville, and daughter, Gidget (Patrick) Applegate of Maria Stein, as well as their 5 grandchildren: Kathy Shaner, Greg Shaner, Chelsea Randolph, Joshua Applegate and Tyler Applegate, and 4 great grandchildren: Chloe, Bradley, Payton and Zaxton.
Ric was a 1965 graduate of Celina High School. He was employed at Reynolds + Reynolds for 17 years, and had worked with his Dad at Shaner Masonry. Ric enjoyed target shooting and league bowling.
Calling Hours will be held at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Celina, on Wednesday, February 21, from 10:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. The Funeral Service will follow, beginning at 12:30, with Pastor Matt Overman, officiating. Burial will take place at Mercer Memory Gardens, Celina.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Everheart Hospice.
Condolences can be expressed to Ric's family at dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.
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