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.
Celina Police continue to investigate an armed robbery Sunday afternoon at the Dollar General store, 1905 Havemann Road.
The perpetrator, described as a white male standing 6 feet to 6 feet, 1 inch, entered the store shortly before 3 p.m. and spent several minutes looking at items before approaching a cashier and demanding money. Although he did not brandish a handgun, the man apparently had no qualms about making its presence known. [More]
After years of coming close, the Minster boys golf team finally brought home the gold.
The Wildcats used a strong second day of play to capture the Division III state boys golf title on Saturday at the Scarlet Course at Ohio State University.
NEW BREMEN - Village residents will decide the fate of a 1.25-mill renewal levy to benefit New Bremen Emergency Medical Services at the polls on Nov. 3.
ST. MARYS - Hungry visitors stopped by to sample some of Roger Beckett's chili on Sunday at Memorial Park during a fall festival held in conjunction with the annual Walk with Nature along the Miami Erie Canal.
