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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Friday, September 30th, 2016
Terry Keiser
Terry Anne Keiser, age 61, of St. Marys, and formerly of Rockford, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2016, at her residence.
She was born January 17, 1955 in Harrisburg, PA to Samuel E. & Mary L. (Hoffon) Brandt. Terry and James W. Keiser were married on July 24, 1976.
He survives, along with her Mother, Mary Brandt of Middletown, PA, two Sons: D.J. (Carrie) Keiser of Etters, PA and Adam (Marta) Keiser of Charlotte, NC, three Grandchildren: Olivia, Wyatt and Ethan Keiser, and her Brother, Sam Brandt of Middletown, PA.
Preceding her in death was her Father, Samuel Brandt, and two sisters, Nancy (Chuck) Wyrick and Gayle (Bowdie) Faust.
Terry was a Homemaker, and had worked as a Realtor and Entrepreneur. A 1972 Graduate of Lower Dauphin High School in Hummelstown, PA, Terry had been a Pennsylvania National Horse Show Class Winner.
She volunteered as a Youth Worker, Small Group Facilitator from 1984-2013. Terry enjoyed writing, travel, word games, and her family.
She was a member of New Community Missionary Church in St. Marys from 2013-present. She had also served the following Churches of God General Conference-Middletown First, Middletown, PA; Vander Ave., York, PA; New Brighton First, New Brighton, PA; New Beginnings, Wexford, PA; High View, Ronks, PA; Highspire First, Highspire, PA; and Mt. Tabor, Celina.
Terry was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ. For almost 26 years she fought the good fight. She may have had MS, but it never had her. In fact, to her MS meant - My Source, My Savior, My Strength, My Salvation. She wanted everyone to know that she has moved and that if you wish to contact her, you must receive Jesus Christ as the Lord and Savior of your life. To God be the glory!!!!
Memorial Services will be held at 4:00 P.M., Saturday, October 1, at New Community Church, 1025 Greenville Road in St. Marys, with Pastor Jim Keiser officiating.
Visitation is prior to Services on Saturday at the Church, from 2:00-4:00 P.M.
A Memorial Service will also be held at the Middletown First Church of God in Middletown, PA, at a later date.
The family requests that Memorial Contributions may be made to The Northwest Ohio Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society, in lieu of flowers.
Condolences may be expressed at dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.
Arrangements are being handled by W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home, Celina.
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