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 board to consider possible school construction plan to put before voters
By Amy Kronenberger
CELINA - As school board members mull options for a possible school construction project, public opinion remains mostly quiet.
The district formed a facility planning committee earlier this year of about 23-35 residents. They overall favor a building project, superintendent Matt Miller said. [More]
WAPAKONETA - Minster broke out with five runs in the top of the fifth inning to take a big lead, then had to hold off a late St. Henry charge to capture their first-ever district softball title with a 7-5 win over the Redskins at the Division IV Wapakoneta District final on Friday afternoon. [More]
