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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Thursday, April 26th, 2018
Lois Napier
Lois "Jane" Napier, 67, St. Marys, OH died 7:14 a.m. Monday April 23, 2018 at her residence.
She was born April 4, 1951 in Sylvania, OH to George and Lois Lee (Bean) Paul.
Survivors include: husband Michael Napier of St. Marys, OH; son David (Laurie) Rayoum of St. Marys, OH; daughter Wendy (Daniel) Rayoum of North Sioux City, SD; son Thomas (Tiffany) Rayoum of Delphos, OH; daughter Faith (Benjamin) Harrod of St. Marys, OH; son Torey Rayoum of St. Marys, OH; 23 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; brother George Paul of Holland, OH; brother Robert Paul of Metamora, OH; brother Tommy Paul of Metamora, OH; brother Alvis Paul of Metamora, OH; brother Roy Paul of Metamora, OH; sister-in-law Rosalie (Bob) Carpenter of St. Marys, OH; brother-in-law Roger (Verda) Napier of St. Marys, OH; sister-in-law Alona (Matt) Earl of Columbus, OH; brother-in-law Michael Johnston of Richfield Center, OH.
Preceded in death by: parents George and Lois Lee Paul; grandson Brandon Houser; sister Carol Rinehart; brother Allan Paul; brother Ronnie Paul.
She was a graduate of Sylvania High School. A homemaker, she was also CEO of Napier Construction in St. Marys.
Her favorite pastimes included playing bingo, gardening, cooking and fishing. Above all, she enjoyed caring for her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Rites are scheduled to begin 11:00 a.m. Friday April 27, 2018 at the Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens near Moulton, OH.
Visitation 4-7 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.
Condolences may be expressed to her family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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