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, October 16th, 2021
Brian Whetstone
Brian Paul Whetstone, age 38 of Troy, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at the Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy.
He was born in Coldwater, Ohio, on August 5, 1983 to Pastor Stephen and Pamela (Laman) Whetstone, who survive living in Markle, IN. On June 17, 2006, he married Elizabeth Wilkins who survives in Troy.
He is also survived by his children Zach Whetstone, Cole Whetstone, Grant Whetstone, Ana Whetstone, Katie Whetstone all of Troy, two sisters Dr. Julie Whetstone of Columbus, Amy (Brad) Krick of Columbus, nephew and niece Ian Krick and Ailish Krick, mother and father-in-law Doug and Mary Ann (Lefeld) Wilkins of Celina and his brother-in-law Chris Wilkins of Celina.
Brian was employed at Honda in Marysville and Anna and worked in the Information Services Department. He enjoyed playing video games and was a huge Ohio State fan, followed the Cincinnati Reds, and was a Cleveland Browns fan.
A Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at the Celina First Church of God, with Rev. Michael Mitchell officiating.
Brian's private family burial will be held in the Mercer Memory Gardens Cemetery at a later date.
Friends and family may call from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Friday, October 22, 2021 and an hour before services on Saturday at the Celina First Church of God located at 850 Fairground Road.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Whetstone Children Scholarship Fund.
Condolences may be shared with the Whetstone family on-line at LehmanDzendzelFH.com.
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