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.
MINSTER - The Minster Historical Society will soon realize a longtime dream of having a museum in a visible location easily accessible to visitors of all ages.
The society plans to move in the coming weeks from the second floor of Francis J. Stallo Memorial Library to the former site of Magellan's Travel Agency in a village-owned building that also houses the Minster Police Department. [More]
After a down 2007 campaign on the diamond, the Celina softball team has rebounded nicely and is now just two wins away from its first-ever state championship.
It was a historic spring for the Celina softball team in 1999, but the 2008 version of the Bulldogs is hoping to rewrite the record books this weekend.
Jared Bourelle scattered five hits over seven innings as Parkway picked up its first win of the ACME season with a 5-2 win over Elida in non-league action at Don Black Field. The Bulldogs even their record to 2-2 on the summer.
