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, July 7th, 2010
Lee Monroe
Lee "Minnie" Monroe, 83, Celina, died at 1:50 p.m. July 2, 2010, at Celina Manor Nursing Home.
He was born May 17, 1927, in Celina, to Earl and Edith Garwood Monroe. On April 23, 1960, he married Doris Dwyer, who survives.
Also surviving is a stepson, Denny Davis; a daughter, Tonya (Bart) Walls, Rockford; two stepdaughters, Gwen (Les) Pickering, Dayton, Texas, and Terri (Mark) Doenges, New Bremen; a sister-in-law, Jeanie Campbell, West Chester; eight grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
Deceased is a brother, Bevan Monroe, and brother-in-law, Jim Campbell.
He worked at the City of Celina Power Plant and Van Wert City Schools. He was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church in Celina. He was an U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He also attended Celina City Schools.
Funeral services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina. Burial is at Mercer Memory Garden, Celina.
Calling is noon until 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorials can be made to Community Health Professionals of Celina.
Condolences can be left at www.ciscofuneralhome.com.
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