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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Wednesday, April 1st, 2020
Betty Crouch
Betty P. Crouch, age 85, a resident of the Celina Manor, was welcomed home by God and her heavenly family on Monday, March 30, 2020 at 4:47 pm.
Betty was born October 26, 1934 in the village of Wabash, Ohio to Arlie and Retta (Cole) Crouch. Betty was a shy girl but was fully protected by her siblings Ruth, Paul and Melvin.
Betty was a 1952 graduate of Celina High School. She started her first working career with the Barr's 5 and 10 cent store, on Main Street in Celina. Barr's was one of her favorite places to work. Her shyness progressed into confidence and she secured a job at Huffy Bicycle Manufacturing Company where she completed 42 years of appreciated service.
Betty enjoyed many hobbies, traveling, time spent with family and friends, puzzles, cross stitch and computer games.
The last sibling to arrive in the Crouch household was Evelyn who was loving steady support to Betty during her extended illness.
Survivors of Betty include a brother Melvin (Mickey) Crouch of Celina; a sister, Evelyn Crouch of Celina; a sister-in-law, Mildren Crouch of Celina; many nieces and nephews; and many great & great-great nieces and nephews.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Paul Crouch; a sister, Ruth Crouch; a sister-in-law, Lula Crouch; a nephew, Dan Crouch; and a great niece, Megan Jeffreys.
Betty attended the Grace Missionary Church in Celina.
Due to the restrictions of the COVID-19 virus, we will be following the guidelines set by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine's office. Private family and friend gathering will take place on Friday, April 3, 2020 at Cisco Funeral Home in Celina. Graveside services for the family will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at Mercer Memory Gardens with Rev. Bruce Head officiating.
Condolences may be sent to Betty's family at www.ciscofuneralhome.com; please pay your respects to the family by leaving messages and sharing your memories of Betty.
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