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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Thursday, May 14th, 2009
Rebecca Waksman
Rebecca Jane Waksman, 46, 7400 state Route 703, Celina died May 10, 2009, at her residence. As of this writing, cause of death has not been determined.
She was born Oct. 11, 1962, in East St. Louis, Ill. to Lowell E. and Rebecca Johnsie Hedrick Cooper. Her mother survives in Statesville, N.C. On May 29, 1992, she married Daniel Waksman, who survives.
Other survivors are, a daughter, Kaitlyn Rebecca Waksman, Celina; and a sister, Debra Cooper, Phoenix, Az.
She cared for her daughter, who had autism, and was a member of Abilene Church of Christ, Statesville, N.C.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Contributions can be made to the Autism Society of America.
Condolences can be left at www.ciscofuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to Cisco Funeral Home, Celina.
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