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 rallies for sixth win on late Sutter TD run
By Ryan Hines
CELINA - Down by one point with 3:47 left on the clock and 91 yards to cover, the Celina football team had a chance to make a statement in the final home game of the season.
Celina was up to the challenge and drove the length of the field with an Andy Sutter touchdown run capping a game-winning drive for a 26-20 victory that gives the Bulldogs their first winning season since 2000. [More]
ST. HENRY - The smiles on the faces of the St. Henry football players following their 28-6 Midwest Athletic Conference win over the Fort Recovery Indians on Friday night at the Wally Post Athletic Complex were of both joy and relief.
CELINA - Several students at Tri Star have been introduced to the vagaries of the stock market through a pragmatic game that allows them to make fictitious transactions.
U.S. Congressman Robert Latta, R-Bowling Green, is being challenged by two political newcomers who want to represent Ohio's 5th Congressional District.
Carl Albers, 78, served at Spiritual Center of Maria Stein
A 78-year-old St. Henry man indicted recently on sex charges has been placed on administrative leave at the Spiritual Center of Maria Stein, where he served in a hospitality position welcoming visitors to the facility.
ROCKFORD - Parkway school district voters will see a five-year, 0.7-mill permanent improvement renewal levy in support of Vantage Career Center on the Nov. 2 ballot.
Traffic crashes are the leading cause of death among teenagers 15 to 18 years old. A new study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety in Columbus showed the lack of parental involvement may play a large part in why teens are so vulnerable.
MINSTER - Two touchdowns before a minute ticked off the clock gave Minster the spark it needed to pull away and beat Parkway 35-15 in the home finale for the Wildcats at Memorial Field on Friday.
Despite a stellar running night from Mitch Newbauer, St. Marys dropped to 0-8 in the Western Buckeye League as Shawnee held on for a 14-7 win on Friday night at Shawnee Field.
