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 - A Celina man was sentenced to 25 days in jail and restitution after stealing 12 military medallions and 13 rods from grave markers in St. Marys Catholic Cemetery in Celina.
Kevin R. Owens, 46, 519 Cron St., Celina, pleaded no contest to the theft on Aug. 9. Judge James Scheer of Celina Municipal Court said he sentenced him to one day in jail for every item he stole. [More]
MARIA STEIN - The Marion Community Development Organization (MCDO) learned recently that tentative plans for constructing some type of building for the local FFA chapter are on hold.
COLDWATER - In 2008, Brian Waliczek made history as the first winner of the Lefeld Implement Classic bowling tournament.
Waliczek made history again on Sunday by becoming the first multi-time champion of the PBA Central Regional tournament held at Pla-Mor Lanes in Coldwater.
