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.
72° 72° chance Sat 88° Sat 88° chance 66° 66° Sun 80° Sun 80°
a_d
Wednesday, November 14th, 2018
James Decker
James L. Decker, 77, of Coldwater, OH died 9:41 a.m. Monday November 12, 2018 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, OH.
He was born June 11, 1941 in Mercer Co., OH to Fonn Wayne and Rosalie (Hartings) Decker.
He is survived by: brother John (Deloris) Decker of St. Marys, OH; sister Mary (James) Stein of Celina, OH; sister Marlene Decker of St. Marys, OH; sister Cheryl Newberry of Wapakoneta, OH; nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by: parents Fonn Wayne and Rosalie Decker; aunt Barbara Silvers.
He was a graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School (Class of 1960). He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served his country during the Viet Nam War. He worked as a production associate for Pax Steel Co. in Coldwater for many years. His favorite pastimes included fishing, fishing and more fishing!
Rites are scheduled to begin 11:00 a.m. Saturday November 17, 2018 at the Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road Ohio 703 West Chapel in St. Marys. Military funeral honors will be presented following the services at the funeral home.
Visitation one hour prior to the services on Saturday.
Condolences may be expressed to his family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
Archive of
November 14th, 2018
Buy this E-Edition
Additional obituary on this date
Thomas Loegel
Thomas George Loegel, 78, died November 8, 2018 at Otterbein-St. Marys.
He wa [More]
a_d