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.
COLDWATER - School officials say they don't want to start a pay-to-play athletic system, but as fuel prices escalate and finances are crunched, something has to be done, Superintendent Rich Seas says.
Seas and school board members began discussions Tuesday on how skyrocketing diesel prices will affect athletic, music and field trips. [More]
ST. MARYS - In a topsy-turvy contest, St. Marys used two five-run innings to hold off Parkway 10-7 in ACME baseball action on Tuesday at K.C. Geiger Park.
The Roughriders improve to 2-1 this summer as the Panthers drop to 1-7.
In a game that wasn't overly sharp - the teams combined for six errors and 14 walks - the Roughriders got the key hits at the right time while Parkway had plenty of opportunities - stranding 10 runners on base - but unable to get the big hit. [More]
MINSTER - Red ink on the five-year financial forecast comes as no surprise to the Minster Local Schools board of education. Treasurer Laura Klosterman had issued warnings prior to handing out the final figures Tuesday night.
ST. HENRY - Eighty-six percent of the class of 2008 will continue their education beyond high school, St. Henry High School guidance counselor Greg Kulwicki says.
COLDWATER - Long-time awning specialist Rob Swain and his wife, Tina, have started their own business manufacturing and installing custom aluminum awnings for industrial, commercial and home use.
