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.
ROSSBURG - A couple of former west coast sprint car drivers who have moved to the Midwest to advance their racing careers picked up the checkered flags on Saturday night during NAPA Auto Parts Night at Eldora Speedway.
A Celina man charged in connection with a recent burglary faces additional charges after he damaged a sprinkler head at the Mercer County Detention Facility.
A 25-year-old Celina woman allegedly bit a Mercer County Sheriff's deputy Saturday night while being booked into jail for persistent disorderly conduct and domestic violence.
Grand Lake wrapped up a rough 2011 Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League season with a 10-3 win over the Licking County Settlers on Sunday afternoon at Don Edwards Field in Newark.
Bowling Green scored three times in the bottom of the third inning and held on to defeat Vandalia 5-3 to capture the 2011 ACME state baseball championship on Saturday afternoon at Montgomery Field in Celina.
Ohio State football standout and Coldwater High School graduate Ross Homan officially became a member of the Minnesota Vikings this past weekend, signing a contract with the team and is in camp as the team begins training at Minnesota-Mankato.
