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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Monday, July 8th, 2013
Ray Byrley
Ray E. Byrley, 87, Celina, died at 2:45 p.m. July 6, 2013, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.
He was born April 8, 1926, in Mercer County, to David and Esther Eury Byrley. He married Deloris Johnson, who died in 1974.
Surviving are a brother, Lawrence (Eileen) Byrley of Celina, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Denny Byrley and David Byrley, and a sister, Molly Steiman.
He retired from the former Mersman Table Factory in Celina. He was a member of the Mount Tabor Church of God and the Celina VFW.
Funeral services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Cisco Funeral Home in Celina, the Rev. Richard Van Horn officiating. Burial will follow at Mercer Memory Gardens.
Calling is noon until 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Condolences may be left at www.ciscofuneralhome.com.
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