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.
MINSTER - Visitors to the 32nd annual Minster Oktoberfest will have an opportunity to taste local history by the glass or jug thanks to a family venture.
Gene and Mary Lou Phlipot, along with their son, Andy, have formed Wooden Shoe Brewing Co., LLC, with the intention of resurrecting a local brew dating back to the mid-1860s. [More]
With sole possession of first place in the Western Buckeye League up for grabs, Celina hosted Elida in what many expected to be a battle down to the wire.
Elida scored three times in the final 25:45 of the match to overcome an early Celina goal and win 3-1 at the Soccer Stadium. [More]
ROCKFORD - Representatives of a Van Wert architectural firm put a price tag of nearly $151,000 to build a concession stand/restroom facility for the Parkway Local School district.
ROCKFORD - Village Council will vote on whether to adopt a series of risk-management practices to reduce future increases in insurance renewal premiums at its Oct. 3 meeting.
Minster hosted a four-team mini-Midwest Athletic Conference cross country meet at Four Seasons Park on Tuesday, then played unhospitable hosts by sweeping the high school races against Coldwater, St. Henry and the Fort Recovery girls.
