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.
A $5,000 reward has been posted for information leading to the apprehension of the person or persons involved in an arson fire that destroyed a Coldwater-area home in November.
Meanwhile, the investigation into a suspicious fire that destroyed a brick farmhouse near Minster on Tuesday night is continuing. [More]
ST. HENRY - Whit, humor and personality shine in every aspect of the high school drama club production "You Don't Know Jack."
The play, a murder mystery comedy, was written by the cast and director and involves two families coming together through marriage. Leonardette and Jack Jopplin marry and make a home together for their four children. [More]
ST. HENRY - The village has a good chance of receiving a $419,900 grant from the state to help finance the reconstruction of Cooper Avenue, according to Village Administrator Don Hess.
ST. MARYS - The district is close to having 100 percent of its teachers being rated "highly qualified teachers," as mandated by the No Child Left Behind federal initiative for schools.
