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 22-year-old Rossburg man died Wednesday morning after being buried in a ditch at a work site in Freyburg in Auglaize County.
Andrew G. "Andy" Keller, who worked for Tumbusch Construction in St. Henry, was pronounced dead at Lima Memorial Hospital at 11:25 a.m. The company was working on a sewage line at the Glacier Hill Lakes Campgrounds when the accident occurred, according to the Auglaize County Sheriff's Office. [More]
WAPAKONETA - A 37-year-old St. Marys man was sentenced to 21/2 years in prison for sexually assaulting a young man who worked for him at a Celina business.
ROCKFORD - Village officials plan to advertise for bids to build a new drinking water treatment plant in February and are expecting bids well under the estimated $2.5 million estimate.
This Midwest Athletic Conference matchup pits two teams that are currently going in opposite directions in regards to momentum.
The Panthers gave the Rangers a battle last season, before New Knoxville maintained its unbeaten mark with a 60-53 win at Panther Gymnasium in December of 2007.
