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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Saturday, December 14th, 2019
Jeanette Speckman
Jeanette Speckman, 93, of St. Marys, OH died 9:10 a.m. Thursday December 12, 2019 at Otterbein - St. Marys.
Raised in Sidney, OH, she was born June 16, 1926 in Piqua, OH to Harry W. and Bertha (Simes) Reitz.
On May 21, 1949 in Sidney, OH she married Donald F. Speckman, who died December 12, 2009.
Survivors include: son Craig (Lisa Durnell) Speckman of St. Marys, OH; son Chris (Janice) Speckman of New Knoxville, OH; grandchildren: Amy (Brian Kaylor) Cousino, Kelly Howell, Jeff (Julie) Speckman, Sheila (Jason) Vanderhorst; great-grandchildren: Olivia Cousino, Bryce Cousino, Mitchell Mabry, Sydney Howell, Wyatt Howell, Brad Speckman, Brett Speckman, Brian Speckman, C.J. Vanderhorst, Allison Vanderhorst, Joey Vanderhorst.
She was a graduate of Sidney High School and attended business college in Dayton, OH. For many years, she worked with her husband and sons in the operation of Speckman Automotive. Her favorite pastimes included gardening and traveling. She was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in St. Marys.
Funeral services are scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m. Monday December 16, 2019 at the St. Paul's United Church of Christ, with the Rev. Rhonda Hainer, officiating. Private family burial will take place in the German Protestant Cemetery in New Bremen, OH.
Visitation 5-7 p.m. on Sunday at the Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West) in St. Marys.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to either Grand Lake Hospice or St. Paul's UCC.
Condolences may be expressed via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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