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, December 6th, 2019
Donna Combs-Fisher
Donna Combs-Fisher, 85, of St. Marys, OH passed away on November 4, 2019 at Celina Manor Nursing Home.
Donna was born September 3, 1934 in Lima, Ohio to the late Earl and Elizabeth "Libby" (Shadrach) Felten. She was married to the late Richard Fisher.
She is survived by her son Bryan (Kim) Combs of Somerset, Ky, two grandchildren Michael (Noell) Combs of Berea, Kentucky and Jennifer (Ernest) Wilcher, of Somerset, Kentucky; three great grandchildren, Addisyn Wilcher, Charleigh Combs and Ethan Combs; former husband Bruce Combs, 2 sisters-in-law, Wilda "Audie" Felten and Jessie Gibson and 8 nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother John Felten and 2 sisters-in-law Irema Campbell and Alma Collins and companion J.D Bales.
She was a graduate of Memorial High School. She retired from Irish Electric after 45 years of service as a motor winder. She enjoyed her work and the people she worked with, Kathy, Andrea, Stephanie, Steve and Bert. She called them her kids and loved them all. She was a member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church.
A brief gathering and prayer service will begin at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 7, 2019 at the Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West) in St. Marys.
Private family burial will follow at the Resthaven Memory Gardens near Moulton, OH.
Condolences may be expressed via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Miller Funeral Homes in St. Marys.
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