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.
Former baby sitter to be sentenced Dec. 20 for 2008 death of baby
By Margie Wuebker
Two medical specialists on Saturday offered differing opinions on the cause of a Mercer County infant's death more than three years ago.
Tamara "Tammy" Evers of St. Henry, a former baby sitter found guilty in the death of Trevor Stammen, will be sentenced Dec. 20 in Mercer County Common Pleas Court. [More]
WAPAKONETA - The Marion Local Flyers came into Saturday's Division VI regional final with a bit of revenge on their minds, but they came out with something even better: another regional title.
The Flyers punched their ticket to the state semifinals for the ninth time in the past 13 years with a dominating 28-0 victory over the Minster Wildcats, who had knocked off the Flyers in last year's playoffs. [More]
CELINA - An estimated $1.4 million city waterline project planned for this year has been put off to 2012 because bids came in too high, Celina Planning and Community Development Director Kent Bryan said.
WAPAKONETA - At 5-foot-7, Jake Heitkamp is not the most physically imposing player on the football field. And an ankle injury from last week's game against Ada had him on crutches for a few days leading up to Saturday's regional final against Minster.
A trio of local cross country runners competed at the Mid-East Cross Country Championships held Saturday at Indian Riffle Park in Kettering. The meet brings together the top runners from Ohio, Indiana, Michigan and Illinois.
