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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Tuesday, September 6th, 2022
Jennifer Lefeld
Jennifer A. Lefeld, age 48, formerly of St. Henry, died on Friday, September 02, 2022 at Echoing Valley Residential Center, in Dayton.
She was born August 30, 1974, in Coldwater, to Mary Ann (Prenger) Lefeld and the late Martin Lefeld.
Jennifer is survived by ten siblings, Martha & Charlie Tobe, Beavercreek, Vincent Lefeld, St. Henry, Alfred & Jacqueline Lefeld, Bellbrook, Steven & Michelle Lefeld, Covington, Andrew & Volina Lefeld, Cumming, GA, Carolyn & Calvin Romer, Dayton, James & Rose Lefeld, St. Henry, Marvin & Tricia Lefeld, St. Henry, Dennis & Dina Lefeld, Bellbrook, and Ronald Lefeld, St. Henry, a sister-in-law Cynthia Lefeld, St. Henry, 36 nieces and nephews and 36 great-nieces and nephews.
In addition to her father, Jennifer is preceded in death by brothers, Gerald & Charles, and a niece, Nicole, and many aunts and uncles.
She was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church. Jennifer went to the former Cheryl Ann Workshop. Jennifer entered residential living in Dayton in 2005. She enjoyed socializing with staff and fellow residents at Echoing Valley. She enjoyed music and her dolls. The Lefeld family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff at Echoing Valley for their loving care and kindness of Jennifer.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 AM on Wednesday, September 07, 2022 at St. Henry Catholic Church. Burial will follow in St. Henry Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home-St. Henry on Wednesday from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorial contributions may be made to the Center for Neurological Development, 78 Main St. Burkettsville, OH 45310, or to the A.R.C. of Mercer County, 4980 Mud Pike Road Celina, OH 45822.
Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.
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