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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Thursday, January 12th, 2012
Kindergarten likely to go all day next school year
By Margie Wuebker
NEW BREMEN - All-day, every-day kindergarten could be offered as early as the next school year at New Bremen schools.
Board members listened Tuesday night as teachers Donna Schmitmeyer and Debbie Miller gave a presentation on the matter and indicated action could be forthcoming at the next meeting. [More]
Mercer Dads push involvement
Role of father seen as essential in child's emotional development
By Janie Southard
Absent fathers? Disengaged fathers? Not a big deal here - maybe in other places.
Not so! The problem is right here, right now, according to Mercer Dads.
Members of Mercer Dads, an organization putting a face on the fatherless problem in the county, say they've been "astounded" to learn local statistics on fatherless families easily meet the average of much bigger cities. [More]
Obituaries on January 12th, 2012
Patricia Baucher
Patricia A. Baucher, 67, Celina, died at 9:35 p.m. Jan. 10, 2012, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Mark Pax
Mark A. Pax, 67, Versailles, died at 9:07 a.m. Jan. 10, 2012, as the result of an auto accident. [More]
Hazel Rudolph
Hazel P. "Ginger" Rudolph, 90, Celina, died at 1:40 p.m. Jan. 10, 2012, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Bernie Stone
Bernie A. Stone, 71, Celina, died Jan. 11, 2012, at his residence.
He was bor [More]
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Subscriber stories on January 12th, 2012
Parent complains of supervisor's authority
ST. MARYS - A St. Marys parent on Wednesday questioned the school's policy over the relationship and actions of probation, police and resource officers at the school.
Auglaize budget includes two percent raise
WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County Commissioners included a 2 percent line item raise for county employees as part of the 2012 budget they approved on Tuesday.
Council members split on buying emergency notification system
New Bremen
NEW BREMEN - Village council members on Tuesday passed to third reading, after a tie-breaking vote by the mayor, a resolution to purchase an emergency notification system.
Health official sees improvements at bug-infested home in Celina
CELINA - Health officials this week said "significant" improvements were made in recent weeks to a home plagued with cockroaches, rodents and clutter
Minster Scouts honored
MINSTER - Seven Eagle Scouts were honored for their accomplishments during Monday night's Minster Local Schools Board of Education meeting.
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Cardinals of 1976-77 put together a memorable season
Last Curtain Call
With a roster that returned four starters from the previous year, New Bremen's expectations for the 1976-77 boys' basketball season were lofty from the first day of practice.
Bulldogs seek first WBL win
The first two games of the Western Buckeye League schedule have been a nightmare for the Celina boys' basketball team.
The defending WBL champions have been blown out on the road by Ottawa-Glandorf (61-40) and Defiance (84-48) by a combined 57 points.
Grand Lake Hoop-la
A look at the top performances and stats from the Grand Lake Area
By The Numbers:
7:31 -Span of time that Minster went scoreless against New Bremen last Friday. Minster rallied back to win 46-43.
3 - Seasons in a row, including this season, that the Fort Recovery boys have started out the season with at least six straight wins.
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