Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 3:18PM 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.
Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 2:18PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, until midnight EDT tonight.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality today. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy' range.
For additional information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's website at epa.ohio.gov.
Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 10:53AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, until midnight EDT tonight.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality today. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy' range.
For additional information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's website at epa.ohio.gov.
Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 9:21AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, until midnight EDT tonight.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality today. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy' range.
For additional information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's website at epa.ohio.gov.
Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 12:23AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, through midnight EDT tonight.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality. The Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' range.
For additional actions and information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's web site at epa.ohio.gov.
Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 12:16AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, from 7 AM Thursday to midnight EDT tonight.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality. The Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' range.
For additional actions and information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's web site at epa.ohio.gov.
Air Quality Alert issued July 15 at 9:35PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, from 7 AM Thursday to midnight EDT Thursday night.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality. The Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' range.
For additional actions and information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's web site at epa.ohio.gov.
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Friday, November 7th, 2025
Loren Combs
Loren Ira Combs, age 89, passed away at his home in Celina, on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. He was born October 8, 1936, in Charles City, Iowa, to the late Paul and Edna (Brown) Combs. Loren and Lois Ann (Walker) were married in Hilliard, Ohio, on July 21, 1956, and she preceded him in death March 18, 2023.
Loren leaves behind their son, Paul Combs of Celina, and two grandchildren: Michael Combs and Carrie Combs. Also surviving are his sister: Marian Smith of Greenville, brother: Marvin (Bonnie) Combs of Eaton, and sister-in-law: Joanne White of Columbus.
He was preceded in death by brothers: Bob and Sally Combs, Eddie and Margaret Combs, Jim and Gayle Combs, and Phillip and Judy Wright, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Bob Miller, Gerald Walker, Iva Sheets, Bill White, and Betty Walker, step-mother: Mildred Combs, and his parents-in-law: Francis and Amey (Orahood) Walker.
Loren was a 1955 graduate of West Alexandria High School in Preble County, Ohio. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1955 to 1959. Loren was a self-employed Blacksmith and a Driver/Trainer of Standardbred horses. He was a past member of Montezuma United Methodist Church, and a member of Celina Masonic Lodge #241, the Mercer County Harness Horsemen's Association, Ohio Harness Horsemen's Association, Christian Harness Horsemen's Association, and the United States Trotting Association.
Loren owned Standardbred horses, and enjoyed harness racing and horse pulling.  Loren truly loved horses. Calling Hours are at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Celina, from 12:00 Noon to 2:00 PM on Monday, November 10, followed by the Funeral Service at 2:00. Chaplain Kevin Hall will officiate.
Burial will follow at Mercer Memory Gardens, Celina, with Graveside Military Rites to be conducted by members of Celina VFW Post #5713 and American Legion Post #210. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Christian Harness Horsemen's Association, 157 N. Main St., Salem, NH 03079, Cancer Association of Mercer County, PO Box 624, Celina 45822-0624, or any Hospice organization.
Condolences can be expressed to Loren's family at dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.
The Combs family would like to extend a special Thank You to the Cancer Association of Mercer County, the Compassus Hospice Program at Mercy Health-St. Rita's Medical Center, and to Dee and the entire staff at the Fountain Restaurant.
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