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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Saturday, July 6th, 2019
Harold Miracle
Harold D. Miracle, age 80, of Celina, passed away at 8:08 A.M., Thursday, July 4, 2019, at his residence.
Born August 29, 1938, in Pineville, KY, he was a son of the late Luther & Mary Ellen (Boatright) Miracle.
Harold and Patricia A. (Hoskins) Miracle were married on November 15, 1980, and she survives, along with five children: Connie Slusser of Batavia, Troy White of Sweetser, IN, Julie (Wayne) Thomson of Celina, Heather (Mark) Bensman of Minster and James (Becky) Miracle of Rockford. Also surviving are thirteen grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and two sisters and a brother: Francine Wuebker of Vandalia, Betty Jo Johnson of Cincinnati and Loran (Mary Jo) Wilson of Celina.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Penny Ann Miracle Christian, a brother and sister-in-law, James "Guv" & Geraldine Miracle, and brothers-in-law: Willie Johnson and LaMar Wuebker.
Harold was a 1956 graduate of Celina High School, and had been the owner of Miracle Asphalt & Paving. He also worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator for PAB Construction, retiring in 2011. He was a member of Celina V.F.W. Post #5713, American Legion Post #210, Moose Lodge #1473 and Eagles Aerie #1291.
Harold was a talented musician, performing as a singer and guitarist. Through the years he played with local bands, most notably "The Jokers" and "The Ohio Valley Band". He loved spending time with his kids, grandkids and his dogs. Harold also enjoyed fishing, car rides and playing cards.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 9, at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Celina, with Pastor Tony Richmond officiating. Burial will follow at Mercer Memory Gardens, Celina.
Calling Hours are 2:00-4:00 & 6:00-8:00 p.m., Monday, July 8, at the Funeral Home.
Memorial Contributions may be made to State of the Heart Care.
Condolences may be expressed at dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.
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