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, June 13th, 2012
Beverly Ahrens
Beverly J. Ahrens, 78, Celina, died at 10:40 p.m. June 11, 2012, at Celina Manor Nursing Home.
She was born April 18, 1934, in Detroit, Mich., to Charles and Mayoma Painter Cantwil. In 1972, she married Floyd Ahrens, who died May 28, 2006.
Surviving are sons, Gene (Vickie) Pool, Van Wert, Steven Pool, Fostoria, Daniel Pool, Celina, Timothy Ahrens, Celina, and Mark H. (Dee) Jackson, Celina; a brother, Charles (Ruth) Cantwil, Caseville, Mich.; 11 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Deceased is a son, Michael Pool.
She graduated in 1952 from St. Clair Shores High School, Detroit, and retired in 1984 from Allison Crank Shaft, Fostoria.
Private family services will be held at the family's convenience. Burial is at Memory Gardens in Fostoria Cemetery.
Arrangements are being handled by Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home, Celina.
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