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, June 8th, 2011
Phillip Thees
Phillip J. Thees, 21, Celina, died at 9:10 a.m. June 6, 2011, at his residence.
He was born June 7, 1989, in Newport News, Va., to Ricky L. and Gena E. Weaver Thees, who survive.
Also surviving are a daughter, Lieah Vann Nicole Thees, Celina; two brothers, Allen Jason "AJ" Thees, Celina, and Grant Thees, Delphos; a sister, Macey Thees, Delphos; grandparents, Donald (Patty) Thees, Celina, Charlene Thees, Celina, and Betty Weaver, St. Marys.
Deceased is maternal grandfather Rex Weaver.
A 2007 graduate of Celina High School, he was employed in quality service at Cooper Foods Processing, St. Henry.
Graveside services are 11 a.m. Friday at Mercer Memory Gardens, the Rev. Randy Christian officiating.
Calling is 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys.
Condolences may be left at millerfuneralhomes.net.
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