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, April 18th, 2018
Jeffrey Davis
Jeffrey "J.D." Davis, 65, of St. Marys, OH died 4:20 a.m. Saturday April 14, 2018 at JTDM Hospital in St. Marys.
He was born April 13, 1953 in Lima, OH to George F. and Marjorie M. (Sharp) Davis.
He is survived by: son Christifer Davis of St. Marys, OH; son Jeremy (Dani) Davis of Arkansas; step-son Anthony Rodriguez of Dayton, OH; sister Jackie (Larry) Carter of Cincinnati, OH; nieces, nephews and uncles; companion and love of his life Darlene Chilcoat of St. Marys, OH.
Preceded in death by: father George Davis; mother Marjorie Davis-Thompson; brother George Thompson; step-father Ron Thompson.
He was a graduate of Lima Senior High School. He retired from Copeland Corp. in Sidney, OH where he worked as a tow-motor operator. He was a member of Eagles Lodge Aerie #767 and Sons of the American Legion.
"J.D." had served as president of the Barbarians Motorcycle Club (Lima Chapter). His favorite pastimes included riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle, fishing and listening to music. He was an honorable man to whom "respect" and "loyalty" were more than mere words.
Rites are scheduled to begin 2:00 p.m. Saturday April 21, 2018 at Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel). His close friend, Evangelist Patrick Bayman, will officiate the services.
Visitation 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home.
Condolences may be expressed to his family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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