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.
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Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011
State will not advise against boating
By Nancy Allen
GRAND LAKE - Go ahead and put your boat into Grand Lake. You won't have to take it out until fall no matter what happens with the algae.
The state will not advise against boating on Grand Lake this summer - even if algae toxin levels exceed safe standards. [More]
Obituaries on May 3rd, 2011
M. Ruth Ritter
M. Ruth Ritter, 98, New Bremen, died at 12:49 p.m. May 2, 2011, at Joint Townsh [More]
Nicholis Howe
Nicholis A. Howe, 64, Coldwater, died May 2, 2011, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. [More]
Herbert Huber
Herbert R. "Pete" Huber, 81, North Star, died at 12:35 a.m. May 2, 2011, at Good Samaritan Hospital, Dayton. [More]
Bonnie Simpson
Bonnie F. Simpson, 66, Celina, died at 1:38 p.m. May 1, 2011, at her residence. [More]
Fred Hasis
Fred Hasis, 82, Mendon, died May 1, 2011.
Services are pending at Cisco Funer [More]
Local pictures on May 3rd, 2011
Subscriber stories on May 3rd, 2011
Food prices up locally
Shoppers say their purchasing habits haven't changed yet
Americans are paying more for food and gas, a trend that threatens to slow the economy at a crucial time.
Meanwhile, employees are only seeing small, if any, pay increases.
Police apprehend suspect during burglary attempt
A 54-year-old Indiana man faces multiple felony charges after he was spotted entering a Celina home Sunday night.
Jeffrey B. Lusch, Waterloo, Ind.,
Cavs score 10 in second inning
COLDWATER - A 10-run second inning was more than enough run support for Drew Klosterman, who threw a four-hitter to help Coldwater defeat Waynesfield-Goshen 13-1 in five innings on a rainy Monday afternoon at Veterans Field.
St. Henry rallies past Bath with three runs in the sixth inning
Local Roundup
Compiled by Ryan Hines and Gary R. Rasberry
St. Henry plated three runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to climb out of a 1-0 hole and the Redskins went on to claim a 3-1 win over Lima Bath on Monday at the Wally Post Athletic Complex.
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