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.
Nicholas Schwieterman, the 22-year-old Chickasaw man charged in connection with the deaths of four area men, appeared in Celina Municipal Court on Monday afternoon to face four counts of aggravated vehicular homicide and two counts of operating a vehicle while intoxicated. [More]
MINSTER - Athletic Director Rob Vajda told Minster Local Schools board of education members Tuesday night he has concerns about use of the school weight room without the supervision of trained adults.
"I want to be proactive in bringing this to th [More]
ST. MARYS - The city finance committee will recommend that council approve up to a $1.9 million loan to fund a geothermal system for the new school. But, that loan may never see the light of day.
Farmers in subwatersheds in Mercer, Auglaize counties have until April 8 to apply
The deadline for farmers in the Chickasaw Creek and Barnes Creek subwatersheds to sign up for funds to plant buffer strips they can harvest hay from and winter cover crops has been extended to April 8.
Local players received a number of honors as the District 8 Basketball Coaches Association announced its all-district team and selections for the senior all-star games.
