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.
Friday, December 6th, 2019
Jerry Burford
Jerry L. Burford, 72, Celina, died at 9:40 a.m. Dec. 3, 2019, at Celina Manor nursing home.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
Memorial gifts may be given to either St. Rita's Hospice or Community Health Professionals.
Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, St. Marys, is handling arrangements.
Bennett "Ben" A. Schmidt, age 83, of Mendon, Ohio, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2019, at 9:06 PM, at the Laurels of Shane Hill in Rockford. [More]
