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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, February 18th, 2009
James Cron
Former Celina resident, Deacon James Albert Cron, 75, died Feb. 8, 2009, at his home in Utica, Michigan.
He was born August 11, 1933, in Celina, to Charles and Mildred Byersdorfer Cron. On July 17, 1965, he married Elizabeth "Elyce" Shogren, who survives.
Other survivors are three daughters, Katherine (John) Griswold, Jennifer (William) Ross, Margaret (Brian) Martin; a son, Charles (Anne), all from Utica; and 14 grandchildren.
Deceased is a brother, Thomas Henry Cron.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served as a Deacon at various churches in the Archdiocese of Detroit.
Funeral Mass was Feb. 13, 2009, at St. Kieran Catholic Church, Shelby Township, Mich., the Rev. H. Thomas Johnson officiated.
Contributions can be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation or Hospice of Michigan.
Condolences may be conveyed to the family at WujekCalcaterra.com.
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