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, August 17th, 2012
Esta Mae Colwell
Esta Mae Colwell, 92, Mendon, died Aug. 16, 2012, at her daughter's residence.
She was born Oct. 3, 1919, in Yerkes, Ky., to Sam and Para Lee Caldwell Colwell. On Sept. 25, 1936, she married Hershel Colwell, who died May 22, 1997.
Surviving are two sons, Clayton (Pat) Colwell, Viper, Ky., and Kenneth (Sherrillene) Colwell, Corpus Christi, Texas; a daughter, Glenda High, Mendon; two brothers, Lowell Colwell, St. Marys, and Everett (Betty) Colwell, Decatur, Ind.; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
Also deceased are two sisters, Nellie McIntyre and Nora Harris; five brothers, Elige, Herman, Curtis, French and James Colwell; a son-in-law, Ray High; and a great-grandson.
She was a homemaker and a member of New Start Church of God, Celina.
Funeral services are 1 p.m. Monday at the church, the Rev. John Mobley officiating. Burial will follow at Mercer Memory Gardens, Celina.
Calling is 4-8 p.m. Sunday and noon-1 p.m. Monday at the church.
Arrangements are being handled by W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Mendon.
Memorials may be given to State of the Heart Hospice.
Condolences may be left at www.dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.
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