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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Monday, February 6th, 2012
Parkway teen dies after car veers into pond
By Shelley Grieshop
ROCKFORD - A Rockford teen died Saturday night after her car veered from the roadway, climbed a small embankment and sank in a pond in Putnam County.
Brianna E. Coon, 17, a junior at Parkway High School, was pronounced dead at the scene along County Road P, north of Ottoville. Her white 1995 Dodge Neon was pulled from the rural pond about two hours after she placed a frantic 911 call for help from her cellphone. [More]
Cavaliers capture team championship
Lions Invitational
By Gary R. Rasberry
CELINA - Coldwater's wrestling coach Rob Schmidt has stressed team goals all season for his Cavaliers.
The Cavaliers got strong contributions from the entire team en route to capturing the Lions Invitational championship at Celina's Fieldhouse on Saturday. [More]
Obituaries on February 6th, 2012
Brianna Coon
Brianna Elizabeth Coon, 17, Rockford, died Feb. 4, 2012, after her car went off a rural Putnam County road and into a pond near Ottoville. [More]
Daniel Yoder
Daniel R. Yoder, 52, Rockford, died at 5:10 p.m. Feb. 3, 2012, at his home. [More]
David Schmitt
David. S. Schmitt, 62, Fort Recovery, died Feb. 5, 2012, at St. Rita's Medical [More]
Allen Langenkamp
Allen Langenkamp, 74, St. Henry, died Feb. 6, 2012, at Briarwood Village, Coldw [More]
Donna Jacobs
Donna Jacobs, 68, St. Marys, died Feb. 4, 2012, at Kindred Hospital in Lima. [More]
Howard Harner
Howard R. Harner, 90, Celina, died Feb. 3, 2012, at The Gardens at Celina.
He [More]
Local pictures on February 6th, 2012
Subscriber stories on February 6th, 2012
Celina's debt totals over $23M
CELINA - Celina administrators have compiled all of the city's debt into a comprehensive overview, revealing a city saddled with many financial obligations.
Farm funds available for manure storage
Watershed farmers may apply for federal money
GRAND LAKE - The state's top conservationist encouraged local farmers to apply for federal money to help them meet new mandates for manure storage.
Minster Civic Association honors Citizen of the Year
MINSTER - The Minster Civic Association honored Robert "Bob" Lehmkuhl as its 2011 Citizen of the Year during a Saturday night dinner-dance at the Knights of Columbus Hall.
Visitors taste pioneer cooking
GREENVILLE - Laura Schwie-terman, volunteer coordinator and naturalist at Shawnee Prairie Preserve, led a group of men, women and children down the paved path from the visitor center and into pioneer times on Saturday.
Versailles captures team championships
CELINA - Versailles swept the boys' and girls' competition at the ninth Annual Cavalier Invitational swim meet held at the Mercer-Auglaize County YMCA.
Cavs blow out Bucs for second straight victory
Local Weekend Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Coldwater jumped out to a strong start to pick up its second straight win with a 57-36 triumph over Covington in non-conference action on Saturday at The Palace.
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