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.
ST. HENRY - School officials hope they've dealt with the last of the problems lingering from a massive construction project nine years ago.
On Monday, school board members discussed the longevity of warranties on materials and labor and whether they should finally consider the project closed. No action was taken. [More]
Percussion specialist will be paid $3,254 annually
CELINA - Board of education members on Monday night unanimously approved the creation of a new supplemental position for the band, despite having some concerns at a previous meeting.
CELINA - The Celina boys soccer team continued their strong play since a heartbreaking loss to St. Marys last week by posting a third straight shutout win.
The Celina girls tennis team moved closer to clinching the regular season Western Buckeye League title with a 5-0 shutout over Ottawa-Glandorf at the Booster Club Tennis Complex near the high school.
