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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Friday, March 20th, 2026
Gerald Roth
Gerald P. "Jerry" Roth, age 75, of Celina, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Celina Manor.
He was born on March 13, 1951, in Mercer County to the late Ralph and Ruth (Bergman) Roth.
Jerry is survived by his brother, Thomas Roth of Celina; his niece, Andrea (Erik) Seiser of Kettering; and his great-nephews, Nathan and Brady Seiser, also of Kettering.
He was a 1970 graduate of Immaculate Conception Catholic High School in Celina and went on to earn an associate degree in liberal arts from Wilmington College in Wilmington, Ohio. Jerry dedicated many years of his working life to McKirnan Brothers in Celina and later worked as a cook at the Waffle House in Wapakoneta, where he was well known for his strong work ethic and friendly presence before retiring.
Jerry enjoyed reading, fishing, attending the annual Bigfoot Festival, and watching professional wrestling.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Cisco Funeral Home in Celina, with visitation from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to EverHeart Hospice, 230 W. Main St., Coldwater, Ohio 45828.
Cisco Funeral Homes of Celina and St. Marys are honored to care for Jerry and serve his family.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.ciscofuneralhome.com or on the Cisco Funeral Home Facebook page.
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