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.
Thousands of race enthusiasts and local residents lined the shores of Grand Lake in Celina this weekend to watch 16-year-old Brandon Kennedy of Bear, Del., win the 2008 Governor's Cup Regatta.
Kennedy, driving the 1.5-liter "Shameless, Say What?," is the youngest competitor to ever win the Governor's Cup Regatta, Co-Chairman Tom Saddler said. [More]
MARION - After a scoreless first half, it came down to execution and tenacity to decide a winner in the fifth meeting between St. Henry and Marion Pleasant.
The Redskins scored two touchdowns in the third quarter, then braved a Spartan comeback that came down to a missed PAT, a botched special teams move and a last-minute defensive stand that allowed St. Henry to beat Pleasant for the fifth time, 14-13, at Pleasant High School on Saturday night. [More]
Celina Police continue to investigate an armed robbery that occurred Friday night at the Marathon gas station.
The masked perpetrator reportedly entered the business at 1027 N. Main St. around 11 p.m. and pointed a gun at the female clerk demanding money from the cash register.
Celina and St. Marys will battle for supremacy of girls tennis in Grand Lake today, but the teams shared the team points title at the Lima City Tournament. Both teams collected 14 points each, edging Ottawa-Glandorf's 12 points.
