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, May 30th, 2024
James DeArmond
James Dale DeArmond, age 76, of Celina, Ohio passed away on May 23, 2024 at his residence in Celina.
James aka "Jim" was born May 23, 1948 in Van Wert, Ohio. He was adopted and raised by Donald and Naomi DeArmond on the family farm west of Rockford.
Jim graduated from Parkway High School with the Class of 1966. He was a truck driver for Schroyer Inc., New Idea, and Hunt transportation for many years before retiring. When he wasn't driving, you could find him enjoying a cold one and surrounded by great friends. Jim was a member of the Celina Moose, Coldwater FOE, and the Celina VFW for many years.
He was preceded by his parents, Don and Naomi DeArmond, along with his biological mother Loretta Crowell and brother Gerald Crowell.
He is survived by two sons: Donald (Tina) DeArmond of Celina, and James (Michelle) DeArmond of Fort Wayne, along with seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Jim is also survived by five siblings: Judith, Jenni, Kevin, Janice, and Pamela; several nieces and nephews; and his former wife, Joan DeArmond, and former daughter-in-law, Valerie DeArmond.
A celebration of life service, honoring Jim's life, will be held from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina. Come with your favorite memories of Jim to share with family and friends.
Condolences may be shared online with the DeArmond family at LehmanDzendzelFH.com.
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