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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Tuesday, December 17th, 2013
Steven Land
Steven William Land, 51, Celina, formerly of New Castle, Ind., passed away unexpectedly Dec. 14, 2013, at his home.
He is the son of Joanne Land, Celina, and Gene Land, who is deceased.
He is also survived by a son, Staff Sgt. Steven Todd Land E6 and his wife, Faye; a granddaughter, Makayla Land, Clarksville, Tenn.; a daughter, Tara Faye Land, Lewisville; a sister, Diana (Rex) Spencer, Celina; two nieces, Katie (Eric) Price, Celina, and Emily Spencer, Chicago; a great-niece, Sophia Price, Celina; several friends, aunts, uncles and cousins; and a special friend, Lori Miller.
He was a member of Chicago Corner Church and a member of the Eagles in New Castle and Celina. He loved watching NASCAR and enjoyed Harley-Davidson motorcycles and cooking.
Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle, the Rev. Roger Hendricks officiating.
Calling is 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Chicago Corner Church, New Castle.
Condolences may be given at www.hinsey-brown.com.
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