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.
COLDWATER - Sixth-grade students at Coldwater schools are not ready for the subject matter in the state's social studies curriculum, according to middle school teacher Dan Pohlman.
During a presentation for school board members Tuesday night, Pohlman and other social studies teachers said many of the sixth-graders have never heard of the concepts being taught, let alone how to pronounce them. [More]
It's a perfect way to end a college football career.
Wilmington senior safety Chad Otte finished his college career as a finalist for the Gagliardi Trophy, signifying the top player in Division III football.
The Marion Local graduate was one of 10 finalists for the award, to be presented tonight in Salem, Va. in preparation for the Division III national title game. Otte just missed out on being one of the four regional finalists who are invited to the presentation. [More]
Monica R. Grevenkamp, 85, 6463 state Route 119, Maria Stein, died at 12:50 p.m. Dec. 11, 2006, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Celina native Emily Stewart has been appointed city auditor, replacing Pat Smith who retired last month.
Stewart, 32, was chosen by Democratic Party members from among 11 applicants to fill the remaining 13 months of the unexpired four-year term. Stewart has agreed to run for the office next year.
The state's smoking ban was discussed at Tuesday night's Parkway school board meeting with members deciding to continue the district's current smoking policy with the exception of athletic events.
MENDON - Village council members handled a number of routine items at Tuesday's regular monthly meeting, but will need more members present to proceed with bigger issues.
