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.
LIMA - A career-best performance by Jake Green and a couple of clutch plays from Derek Gagle helped Celina escape Lappin Gymnasium with a victory over Lima Shawnee on Friday night in Western Buckeye League play.
Gagle's 19-foot turnaround jumper at the buzzer in overtime lifted Celina to a 62-60 triumph which leaves the Bulldogs all alone on top of the WBL standings. [More]
Alice Mary Gaus, 97, formerly of 931 Hemlock St., Celina, died at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 22, 2009, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Heavy security was evident in Celina Municipal Court Friday morning as a 25-year-old Celina man charged in connection with the death of his 11-month-old stepson appeared for a preliminary hearing.
ST. HENRY - New Bremen coach Mike Ernst warned his team this week that St. Henry will be looking to go full boar in Friday's game after suffering its first loss of the season on Tuesday at Delphos St. John's.
NEW KNOXVILLE - The Parkway Panthers were looking to right their ship Friday night, but they quickly found out that it's rough sailing at the Barn for visiting teams.
Fort Recovery rallied from a five-point halftime deficit to control the second half and beat Minster 56-44 on Friday night in Midwest Athletic Conference play at Wildcat Gymnasium.
