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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Friday, February 13th, 2009
Tamra O'Connor
Tamra Sue O'Connor, 39, 5576 Miller Road, Celina, died at 2:30 a.m. Feb. 12, 2009, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. Death was due to natural causes.
She was born Dec. 30, 1969, in Celina, to Thomas P. and Janet K. Forlow O'Connor. Her mother and stepfather, James E. Kittle Sr., survive in Celina.
Other survivors are a son, Carl Matthew Rickard, Celina; a daughter, Ashley Renee Rickard, Celina; a brother, Sean P. (Beth), Fort Recovery; two sisters, Kimberly (Randy) Klausing, Ohio City, and Dawn (Bill) Ream, St. Marys; four stepbrothers, James (Susie) Kittle Jr., Kevin Scott (Julie) Bell, and Jeff Kittle, all of Celina, and Cory (Rachael) Kittle, Van Wert; and a stepsister, Chris (Rusty) James, Convoe, Texas.
Deceased is a stepsister, Brandi Kittle.
She worked as a secretary at Burtch Seed, Tama. A 1988 graduate of Celina High School, she earned an associate degree from Wright State University-Lake Campus and was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, both of Celina.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church, the Rev. Paul Baglien officiating. Burial is at Mercer Memory Gardens, Celina.
Calling is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, and after 9:30 a.m. Monday at the church.
Contributions can be made to the church.
Condolences can be sent at www.ciscofuneralhome.com.
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