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.
NEW BREMEN - At 93, Ralph Boerger never expected to see all the medals he earned as a U.S. Army medic during World War II.
Thanks to the efforts of friends and U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan, Boerger is marking Veterans Day with the full complement of medals - from the Silver Star to a good conduct button - he should have received more than six decades ago. He received the medals during a special ceremony Oct. 25 at the Miami and Erie Canal Welcome Center. [More]
PIQUA - The matchup between Marion Local and Minster proved to be a battle to the finish.
A dominant third quarter by the Flyers proved to be the difference as Marion Local outlasted neighboring Minster 41-34 at the Division VI Region 24 semifinals on Friday night at Alexander Stadium in Piqua. [More]
U.S. Navy Petty Officer Jessie Owens returned to her childhood roots on Friday afternoon at Celina East Elementary School and spoke to 20 students about her military training and duties.
Flyers roll to three-game sweep over Buckeye Central
FAIRBORN - One thing was certain for Marion Local's fans as the Flyers started action against Buckeye Central in the Division IV state volleyball semifinals on Friday: It wasn't just like football.
In church, it's where the latecomers sit. On a school bus, the oldest and coolest kids commandeer it. In a classroom, those that don't want to be called on hide out there.
That was the overwhelming reaction for St. Henry's football fans on Friday night in Lima Stadium after watching the Redskins survive a 40-35 victory over Ada in the Division VI regional semifinals.
