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, August 18th, 2021
Richard Weiler
Richard Thomas "Tom" Weiler, 78, formerly of Celina, OH died 11:55 p.m. Friday August 13, 2021 in St. Marys, OH.
He was born January 6, 1943 in Celina, OH to Richard B. and Betty J. (Cotterman) Weiler.
Survivors include: son Rick (Jackie) Weiler of Celina, OH; daughter Chris (Claude) Coffman of Mendon, OH; daughter Brianna (Ben) Deardorff of Celina, OH; daughter Tasha Weiler of Daytona Beach, FL; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister Deb (Dale) Miller of St. Marys, OH; brother Kim (Pat) Weiler of St. Marys, OH; sister Sherry (Jerry) Willrath of St. Marys, OH; sister Jammie Siemer of Wapakoneta, OH; numerous nieces and nephews
Preceded in death by: parents Richard B. and Betty J. Weiler; 1st wife Janice Boollenbacher-Weiler; 2nd wife Dianna Lewis-Weiler; brother Michael Weiler; sister Betty Diane Hecht; brother Randy Joseph Weiler.
A career military man, he retired after proudly serving his country for 20 years in the United States Army. He then worked for AAP Corp. in St. Marys and Mc Donald's Restaurant in Minster, OH. An avid outdoorsman, he especially enjoyed fishing. He also liked spending time with his extended family.
Rites are scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. Thursday August 19, 2021 at the Miller - Long & Folk Funeral Home 314 W. High Street in St. Marys, with Pastor Robert Warren officiating.
Military funeral honors will be conducted at the funeral home immediately following the funeral services. Burial will take place at the Dayton National Cemetery.
Visitation 4 - 7 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.
Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with Tom's family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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