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, December 11th, 2019
Garner Derossett
Garner Derossett, age 85, of Sidney, Ohio passed away peacefully on Monday, December 9, 2019 at his daughters loving residence in Sidney, Ohio.
He was born on November 4, 1934 in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, to the late McClellan and Nancy (Lafferty) Derossett. He is survived by his four daughters Peggy Jo (Charles) Mantia of Carrabelle, Fl., Debra Derossett-Savage of Sidney, Teresa (Eric) Ditmer of Sidney, Tammy DeRossett of Columbus, Kimberly Cummings of Anna, 13 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, his sister Goldie Branham of Jackson, MI and several Nieces and Nephews.
  Garner was preceded in death by his six brothers Green Wade, William Derossett, Taulbie Derossett, Walk Derossett, Damon Derossett and his sisters Elvira Tussey, Stella Derossett, Mary Francis Mullins.
  He retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in St. Marys after 40 years of service. After retiring he plowed snow with Christopher Cummings and Timothy Fuller. He was a member of the Celina Moose Lodge #1473 and a member of the Celina Eagles Aerie #1291. He enjoyed Four Wheeling in Southern Ohio, playing cards, fishing and hunting with his family and friends.
  Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019 at the Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina, with Rev. Randy Christian officiating. Burial will follow in the Mendon Cemetery in Mendon, Ohio.   
Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. on Friday Dec. 13, 2019 at the Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral Home. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Wilson Hospice at 1081 Fairington Dr., Sidney, Ohio 45365.
  Condolences may be left at LehmanDzendzelFH.com.
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