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.
OSGOOD - Twelve fire departments from four counties responded to a barn fire Wednesday afternoon at the home of John Seger, 14854 Mendenhall Road.
Ironically, Seger was among the first firefighters at the scene. He and five fellow Osgood Fire Department members were at the station for a meeting when the call came at 12:49 p.m. [More]
This time, instead of eluding defenders on a football field, it's to help promote his alma mater.
The Ohio State University All-American, and the only man to win two Heisman Trophies, was in Celina on Wednesday to speak to a group of area coaches and OSU alumni, among others, at Romer's Westlake in Celina. [More]
ROCKFORD - Village council approved a $123,000 agreement with Fanning/Howey, Celina, for start-up fees associated with the planned construction and renovation of the town's water treatment plant.
Local music patrons can start gathering their ear-plugs, tents and booze, as 20 local and regional bands get set to play all day and night at the ninth annual Tabfest.
Wes Steinecker, a member of the Coldwater high school bowling team, captured the Division I boys national title at the United States Bowling Congress/Pepsi Youth Championships on Wednesday in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
