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.
ST. MARYS - Last season's deer records in Auglaize County and the return of the black bear to Ohio were among the wildlife information Rotary Club members learned at their Wednesday meeting.
Matt Hoene, state wildlife officer for Grand Lake, told Rotarians the 2007 record of 912 deer harvested in the county topped the 2006 record by 235 animals. He cited the antler-less deer tags as one reason for the increase. [More]
LIMA - For the second time this month, the Celina boys basketball team defeated Lima Bath by double figures.
After an 11-point win at the Fieldhouse on Feb. 1, Celina opened the Division II sectional tournament with a 64-54 victory over Bath at Lima Senior High School on Wednesday night. [More]
Harold C. McDermott, 92, formerly of 177 Buckeye Court, Westerville and Sidney, died at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 19, 2008, at Otterbein St. Marys Retirement Community. [More]
ROCKFORD - Flatulence is a natural occurrence and should not be considered a punishable act, two parents told Parkway Local Schools board of education members on Wednesday night.
ROCKFORD - Marcas Heitkamp will continue his education and football playing next season, signing a national letter-of-intent with Division II Ashland University.
