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.
WAPAKONETA - Democratic presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich addressed a sold-out crowd at the Democrats of Auglaize County (DAC) Presidents Day Breakfast on Saturday morning, calling for a complete withdrawal of American troops from Iraq and stronger economic and domestic rograms. [More]
MONTEZUMA - The biggest debate at this month's village council meeting was what to do with all the snow piled up around town.
Last week's blizzard taxed local officials' ability to keep roads clear and massive snow piles could be seen throughout the village. Following a lengthy discussion, village officials hired Earl Heyne for $440 to haul snow out of town. Council members reached the deal only after dickering with Heyne for a better deal. [More]
Alma Elizabeth Stephenson Now, 107, formerly of 990 Tama Road, Rockford, died at 9:10 a.m. Feb. 18, 2007, at The Laurels of Shane Hill, Rockford. [More]
Former Mercer County Commissioner Ray Cron, who died Saturday, was remembered this morning by friends and colleagues as someone who always served others.
Ohio State Highway troopers believe the use of seat belts likely saved two Auglaize County residents from injuries when their vehicles slid out of control on snow-covered roadways in separate accidents Saturday.
The Coldwater Cavaliers captured their second straight Division III sectional championship after a solid weekend at the Lima Central Catholic site on Saturday.
The Celina girls swim team will send all three relays to the state swimming and diving championships this weekend after solid showings at the district meet at Bowling Green.
