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.
MINSTER - Just before Christmas, Nann Stechschulte's Minster Wildcats sat at 1-2 in the Midwest Athletic Conference after tough losses to New Knoxville and Versailles.
Although they didn't capture the MAC crown this season, the Wildcats shook off their unfavorable start and concluded the conference slate by claiming six straight league wins, including a 47-31 triumph last night over the Coldwater Cavaliers at the Minster Middle School. [More]
Public can participate in Community Supported Agriculture
A New Knoxville couple has turned a passion for homegrown, organic food into a business that's getting fresh fruits and vegetables into the mouths of more people.
MINSTER - New crosswalk markings, additional signage and slower speeds are all part of a new Safe Routes to School travel plan being developed as a joint effort between the school and village.
Four Celina residents face drug-related charges following a Thursday afternoon incident in a parking lot near the intersection of North Main and East Forest streets.
Skunk cabbage is in full bloom in Ohio's woodlands by early February, says Jim McCormac, a botanist, author and avian education specialist with the Ohio Division of Wildlife.
NEW KNOXVILLE - A Midwest Athletic Conference championship is still a possibility for the New Knoxville girls basketball team after a 15-2 run to end the first half helped the Rangers earn a 56-46 win over Fort Recovery on Thursday night at Ranger Gymnasium.
KENTON - Celina's girls basketball team dominated the middle two quarters en route to a convincing 63-31 road win over Kenton in Western Buckeye League action on Thursday night.
