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.
SIDNEY - A Sidney man is being charged for aggravated murder, kidnapping and rape of an 84-year-old Fort Loramie woman who was reported missing Thursday afternoon.
During a press conference Friday night at the Shelby County Sheriff's Department, it was announced Chris L. Harris, 32, is in the custody of law enforcement and is the sole suspect in the murder of Victoria M. Eilerman, 84, 7790 state Route 705. [More]
MINSTER - Anita Uetrecht issued a challenge to her Life Choices classes at Minster High School several months ago - conduct a survey on a topic that affects local students, tabulate the results and prepare a presentation for school officials.
Scott A. Thees, 41, 601 Touvelle St., Celina, died at 11:10 a.m. April 5, 2007, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. Death was due to natural causes. [More]
By WILLIAM KINCAID and JANIE SOUTHARD
newsdept@dailystandard.com
A school lockdown could result from any number of situations - anything from a terrorist attack to problems with a non-custodial parent to a student with a gun.
