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, October 26th, 2021
Laura Ripberger
Laura Michele Ripberger, age 51, passed away on September 21, 2021 at her residence in Columbus, OH.
She was born on August 10, 1970, to Leo Francis Ripberger, who passed away at age 46 in 1980 and Maria Gloria (Lottie) Turicchi, who survives living in Lakeland, TN.
She is survived by her fiancé Ellie Varney of Columbus, brothers Mike (Tina) Ripberger of Los Lunas, NM, and Gary (Pam) Ripberger of Lakeland, TN.
Laura was raised in Celina Ohio as a member of Immaculate Conception Church. Laura was a nurse that completely enjoyed caring for and connecting with her patients and making them smile. She worked at Briarwood Village in Coldwater for years and later provided in-home care in Columbus. She was a joy to be around, always cheerful and loved to make anyone laugh. Her bright spirit was contagious, and she spread cheer to even make strangers smile. Laura will be deeply missed, but her impact will not be forgotten. This world is a better place because she touched so many lives.
Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Celina, with Fr. Kenneth Schnipke C.PP.S. officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Marys Catholic Cemetery in Celina.
Condolences may be shared with the Ripberger family on-line at LehmanDzendzelFH.com.
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