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 - Robert "Bob" Evans leafed through a scrapbook recalling his career in the prison system and the men he encountered - from union boss Jimmy Hoffa to Hitler's top henchmen.
"I've experienced quite a bit of history in my lifetime," the 85-year-old said during a recent interview. [More]
CELINA - It took 15 innings a year ago to determine a winner when Celina's softball team faced Shawnee.
This year it only took five innings and Bulldogs liked the results much better.
Celina belted 13 hits and rolled to a surprising 11-1 five-inning victory over the Indians during Western Buckeye League play on Friday at Bill Feth Diamond. [More]
Congressman caters to corporate world, doesn't respond to many constituents, Zimmann says
CELINA - Ordained Lutheran minister and Bowling Green State University educator Angela Zimmann believes it's time for U.S. Congressman Bob Latta, R-Bowling Green, to be voted out of office.
MARIA STEIN - The Parkway Panthers' baseball team got a great pitching performance from Riley Bransteter and took advantage of some shoddy fielding by Marion Local in a 9-1 victory in Midwest Athletic Conference action on Friday afternoon at Booster Field.
Celina's Cody Vogel drove in Alan Golden in the top of the eighth inning to lead the Bulldogs to a 1-0 win over Shawnee on Friday in Western Buckeye League baseball action.
