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, June 3rd, 2014
Richard Chaney
Richard D. "Dick" Chaney, 68, Celina, passed away June 1, 2014, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.
He was born Feb. 28, 1946, in Celina, to Orby and Betty Koos Chaney, who are deceased. He was raised by his aunt and uncle, Louie and Opal Handley, who also preceded him in death.
He currently was married to Peggy Schmidt Andrew Chaney and formerly to Norma Klosterman Chaney, both of whom survive in Celina.
Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, John (Melissa) Chaney, Celina; four grandchildren, Chad, Andy, Elizabeth and Logan; a sister, Connie (William) Liming, Oneida, Tenn.; a foster brother, Danny Handley, Cleveland; a stepson, Christopher Andrew, Celina; and numerous extended family members.
He was a graduate of Celina High School and retired after many years of service as a supervisor/manager with the Ohio Department of Transportation in Celina.
Funeral services will be 6 p.m. Friday at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home, Celina, the Rev. Ken Alt officiating. Burial will be at Swamp College Cemetery, Celina, at a later date.
Calling is 5-7 p.m. Thursday and 5-6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be directed to Mercer Health Durable Medical Equipment.
Online condolences may be left at www.dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.
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