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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Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011
Verlin Meier
Verlin R. Meier, 73, Celina, died at 9:33 a.m. Feb. 20, 2011, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Toledo.
He was born March 13, 1937, in Greenville to Harry C. and Ruth Blizzard Meier. On July 2, 1960, he married Sue Richardson, who survives.
Also surviving is a son, Craig (Elizabeth) Meier, Findlay; a daughter, Amy (John) Schnorberger, Toledo; a brother, Dale (Karen) Meier, Greenville; and four grandchildren.
Deceased is a daughter, Sheryl Lynn Meier.
He was a graduate of Arcanum High School and the Ohio State University, where he received a master's degree in agriculture in 1961. He retired as manager of Landmark in Celina. He was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church in Celina. He was a life member of the Ohio State Alumni Association and the Farm Bureau.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the church, the Rev. Joseph Allen officiating. Burial is at Greenville Cemetery in Greenville.
Calling is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Cisco Funeral Home in Celina and 9:30-10:30 a.m. Thursday at the church.
Memorials may be made to the St. John Builders or Cancer Kicker.
Condolences may be left at www.ciscofuneralhome.com.
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