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, January 13th, 2021
Phyllis Nash
Phyllis J. Nash, age 89, of Celina, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2020 of natural causes at the Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater.
She was born on April 11, 1931 in Chattanooga to the late Dwight and Grace (Huffman) Raudenbush. On February 5, 1950, she married James W. "Bill" Nash, who passed away on July 9, 2012.
She is survived by her children Deborah (Michael) Borns of Celina, Vicki (Jerry) Weisman of Celina, Cindy (Dan) Hembree of Celina, six grandchildren Kirk (Tracey) Borns, Kimberly Kellermann, Shelly (Jay) Bergman, Eric Hembree, Jill (Mike) Beaver, Andy (Jodi) Weisman, twelve great-grandchildren, and sister Sue Piper of Celina.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brother-in-law Dan Piper.
Phyllis graduated from Celina High School with the class of 1949. She was a member of the Grand Lake United Methodist Church in Celina and a member of "Girls Club" who met monthly. She was a piano teacher, an avid reader, enjoyed needle point and spending time with her family.
Private family funeral services will be held on Friday, January 15, 2020 at the Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral Home, with Rev. Diane Mendelson officiating. Burial will follow at North Grove Cemetery in Celina. Attendees are required to wear masks, practice social distancing and follow the COVID-19 guidelines established by Governor DeWine and the Ohio Department of Health.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Grand Lake United Methodist Church 119 E. Fulton St., Celina, OH 45822 or Mercer County Heart Association.
Condolences may be shared with the Nash family on-line at LehmanDzendzelFH.com.
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