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.
The driver implicated in a March traffic accident that claimed the lives of four area men faces 16 additional charges, including several related to drugs, in the wake of a special grand jury session this week.
Grand jurors also returned a 10-count indictment against a 22-year-old St. Henry man alleging he played a role in the quadruple fatal as a result of trafficking in drugs. [More]
Three dams built on the Wabash River to control residential and agricultural flooding were deemed to be in good shape following a tour Tuesday by local and state officials from the USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service.
COLDWATER - Board of education members unanimously approved a $10,000 contract for athletic training services on Tuesday night with no questions asked.
NEW BREMEN - An equipment truck will be added to the New Bremen-German Township Fire Department as a result of action taken by New Bremen village councilors Tuesday night.
Event featuring massages, facials and fellowship is April 19
COLDWATER - Sharon Yingst, CEO of Victory Candles in Coldwater, is planning the first ever Women's Community Expo - a day to celebrate women of the local area and business community.
Laura Homan came close to perfection, but settled for a one-hitter as Celina opened Western Buckeye League softball play with an 11-1 six-inning win at Ottawa-Glandorf on Tuesday, putting the Bulldogs at 3-1 on the season.
ST. HENRY - The St. Henry Redskins softball team used a huge first inning along with solid pitching and defense to post an 11-1 five-inning win over the Minster Wildcats on Tuesday afternoon at the Wally Post Athletic Complex in nonleague action.
