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.
NEW BREMEN - Dale Fallat, chairman of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce, believes the state's business future is bright given its diversity and bounty.
Fallat, who is employed as vice president of corporate services for The Andersons Inc., addressed community and business leaders Tuesday during the annual luncheon meeting hosted by the Southwestern Auglaize County Chamber of Commerce. [More]
SHAWNEE TOWNSHIP - Two soccer matches. Two goals scored and two differing styles of action.
In the opening match of the Division II boy's soccer sectional, Celina got a goal early in the first half, then kicked the ball around for the remaining 57 minutes en route to a 1-0 win over Wapakoneta. [More]
ROCKFORD - Parkway Local Schools board members learned Tuesday night that the cost of providing electricity to the new 235,000-square-foot school in fiscal year 2007 has more than doubled the amount expended at the old buildings.
NEW BREMEN - Two seats on the New Bremen Local Schools' board of education are up for grabs this November, as current board members James Luedeke and Norm Holcomb will not seek re-election.
Southwestern Auglaize County Chamber of Commerce Director Jim Coons has reason to smile - the organization has gained 25 new members during the past year, endorsed some new programs and scheduled numerous upcoming events.
ROCKFORD - It wasn't a successful regular season by any means for the tradition-rich St. Henry volleyball program, but that doesn't mean a postseason run is out of the question this year.
Minster continued its hot streak in volleyball, eliminating last year's Division IV state runner-up New Knoxville in three games at the Division IV sectional at New Bremen's Cardinal Gymnasium on Tuesday.
