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, November 27th, 2017
Kevin Schoen
Kevin J. Schoen, age 57, of Celina, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at his residence.
He was born December 18, 1959 in Celina, the son of the late Walter J. "Wally" & Dorothy L. (Heckler) Schoen. He married Marge Horton on March 28, 1992, and she survives along with their son, Greg J. (Elizabeth) Schoen of St. Marys, and grandson, Owen J. Schoen.
Several Brothers-in-law & Sisters-in-law, Nieces & Nephews, Great Nieces & Nephews and Cousins, also survive.
Kevin was a 1977 graduate of Celina High School, and earned a Bachelor's Degree from DeVry University in Columbus. He had worked at Carl Wright's Truck Stop, as a sound technician at RG Sound, and was employed in material services at CAPT, all in Celina.
Kevin was a member of the National Rifle Association (NRA), Buckeye State Sheriffs' Association, and New Life Fellowship in Van Wert. Favorite pastimes were hunting, playing cards, and watching sports, especially Ohio State Football and the Cincinnati Reds. Kevin enjoyed being with his family, and loved his grandson dearly.
Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 Noon Tuesday, November 28, at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Celina, with Pastor Dan Custis officiating. Burial will follow at St. Marys Cemetery in Celina.
Calling Hours are 10:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon on Tuesday, at the Funeral Home.
Memorial Contributions may be made to New Life Fellowship, Van Wert.
Condolences may be expressed to the family online at dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.
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