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.
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Thursday, April 12th, 2007
Four Celina residents facing burglary charges
By Margie Wuebker
Four local residents each face one count of burglary and one count of theft after they apparently targeted the same North Enterprise Street home Tuesday.
Tyler J. Hall, 18, 1147 Teaberry Lane, and Anthony M. Snyder, 18, 403 W. Logan St., are charged in connection with the theft of a guitar, video tapes and an undetermined amount of cash from the home of Diana Dilworth, 218 N. Enterprise St. [More]
Johns burst onto the scene and continued to improve as player
By Gary R. Rasberry
In his first varsity game four years ago, Adam Johns made an immediate impact.
Called up as a freshman due to injuries, Johns hit the winning bucket for St. Marys in a 51-49 win over Delphos St. John's at The Vatican.
It's safe to say that as the years went on, he got better. [More]
Local pictures on April 12th, 2007
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Local managers expect gasoline prices to jump a dime by Friday
National experts say average fuel prices to be less than last summer
Experts say prices at the pump will be cheaper this summer than last year despite the recent spike at gasoline stations and the talk of prices skyrocketing again by this weekend.
New Bremen board approves new contract with 3% raise for teachers
NEW BREMEN - The board of education approved a three-year contract with the school's teachers on Wednesday night, which will increase their salaries by 3 percent each year.
Medical buildings planned in Celina, Wapakoneta
Grand Lake Health Systems wants to attract medical specialists to the area
Long-range planning and an effort to attract medical specialists to the area has led Grand Lake Health Systems, based in St. Marys, to forge ahead with building projects in Celina and Wapakoneta.
Five area residents injured in single-car accident in Indiana
Car traveled into a deep ditch and struck a piece of concrete
Five area people, including three Fort Recovery Middle School students, are recovering from injuries sustained in a single-vehicle accident in Indiana on Friday evening.
Niekamp gets late start but still guides Redskins to regionals
There were a lot of questions as St. Henry basketball coach Joe Niekamp got ready for the 2006-07 basketball season.
The team saw its two leading scorers depart for college and returned just a couple of players that saw significant varsity action last season.
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