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.
A St. Marys man pleaded guilty Tuesday in Auglaize County Municipal Court to a charge of cruelty to animals for a beating that the local humane society says is the worst it has seen in its 35 years of existence.
Adam J. Heckman, 24, 200 N. Knoxville Ave, Lot 33, St. Marys, is now serving 180 days in the county jail and will pay restitution for veterinary costs. [More]
Sentencings continue in Auglaize County Common Pleas Court for eight area people who were arrested and indicted earlier this year on drug-related charges stemming from Grand Lake Task Force investigations.
Celina city councilors plan to vote on another proposal next month to swap land at Pullman Bay Park in order to relocate the park entrance to Lake Shore Drive.
MINSTER - The cost of upgrading the local swimming pool with the installation of a new kiddie pool will come with a hefty price tag, according to reports presented when Minster village councilors met Tuesday night.
A Michigan man was sentenced to 61/2 years in prison for trafficking a large amount of the illegal drug Ecstasy near Interstate 75 in Auglaize County in June.
Week Four is now complete, which means this week the Ohio High School Athletic Association released its official computer points for the first time this season.
The 40th varsity meeting of the Social Gathering features two teams needing a win to keep playoffs hope alive.
The Redskins looked sharp last week in beating Versailles 42-7 behind big nights from Brent Prenger (139 yards, 3 TD) and quarterback Jordan Post (263 yards, 3 TD).
White Out - St. Marys is anticipating a White-Out on Friday night.
No, the weather forecast has not predicted snow and wind, The Roughrider fans are hoping fans will wear white spirit shirts on Friday for the annual rivalry with Auglaize County foe Wapakoneta.
St. Henry clinched at least a share of the Midwest Athletic Conference girls golf regular season dual match title on Wednesday, beating Minster 196-208 at Arrowhead.
The winter heating season is fast approaching and area heating/cooling businesses say there are several things homeowners can do to lower their home heating bills.
