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.
An elderly Celina couple escaped their burning home early Saturday morning with the clothes on their backs and minor smoke inhalation.
Doris "Judy" Hawk, 406 Harbor Point Drive, reportedly awakened shortly after 2:30 a.m. to "rustling" noises and went to investigate. After unsuccessfully attempting to douse the flames with water and then calling 911, she helped her disabled husband Robert from the home. [More]
A big advantage in the second quarter helped Celina reach the championship game of the 28th Annual HALLiday Shootout on Monday night in the Fieldhouse.
Celina outscored Bryan 21-5 in the decisive second-quarter and the host Bulldogs reached the championship game of the HALLiday Shootout for the 12th straight year following a 55-43 triumph over the Golden Bears. [More]
ST. MARYS - City council members passed housekeeping legislation Monday night in preparation for the new year. Included were pay increases for the safety/service director and other non-union city employees.
ST. MARYS - Monday night at Mc-Broom Gymnasium, Bath boys basketball coach Doug Davis sprung a surprise on the homestanding St. Marys Roughriders, going to a 2-3 zone defense for the first time this season.
