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 13th, 2019
Kathy Winkle
Kathy Winkle, 63, of Rockford, OH died 12:07 p.m. Tuesday July 9, 2019 at Celina Manor Nursing Home.
She was born February 28, 1956 in Grand Rapids, MI to Robert L. and Margaret A. (Mc Cune) King.
Survivors include: son Chad (Kristi, Gabrielle) Winkle of Walker, MI; son Brandon Winkle of Honolulu, HI; sister Connie Lou Hughes of Grand Rapids, MI; brother Larry Marzean of Wyoming, MI; brother Pratrick (Kathy) Marzean Jr. of Grandville, MI.
Preceded in death by: father Robert King; mother Margaret King-Marzean; step-father Patrick Marzean, Sr.
She had worked in a managerial position for America's Best Hotels in Celina and St. Marys. She was a member of Eagles Lodge auxiliary and American Legion auxiliary, both in Celina. Kathy was very civic-minded and involved in community affairs. She was friendly, outgoing and enjoyed helping others.
After battling breast cancer for 21/2 years, she is now with her Lord, Jesus Christ.
Private family services and burial will be held.
Condolences may be expressed via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Miller Funeral Home & Cremation Service in St. Marys.
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