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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Saturday, April 13th, 2013
Minster club acts as subcontractor for space agency
By Margie Wuebker
MINSTER - The mission is clearly stated: Build and launch a rocket that reaches a designated altitude and deploys its payload safely back to earth.
The Minster Junior/Senior High School Rocket Club hopes their colorful rockets will hit the mark in two national competitions. [More]
Obituaries on April 13th, 2013
Eric C. Johnson, 50, St. Marys, died at 8:45 p.m. April 11, 2013, at Lima Memorial Health System. [More]
The Rev. Glenn E. Masser, 82, of Venedocia, joined the "Church Triumphant" as he met his Risen Lord on April 12, 2013, at Celina Manor, Celina. [More]
Mark P. "Lightning" Bergman, 55, Osgood, died April 12, 2013, at his home.
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Local pictures on April 13th, 2013
Subscriber stories on April 13th, 2013
ST. MARYS - A caring mentor and a hot bowl of soup may be all a person needs to get back on the right track.
That's what St. Marys couple Bev and J
CELINA - After warm conditions that abounded earlier in the week, track teams had to bundle up to compete at the Celina Relays on Friday afternoon at Varsity Track.
Bath comes back from down 3-0 to hand Celina first WBL loss
CELINA - The Bath Wildcats overcame a rough first inning and rallied to defeat the Celina Bulldogs 4-3 in Western Buckeye League play Friday afternoon at a cold, blustery Montgomery Field.
Friday's Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Two runs in the bottom of the sixth allowed Fort Recovery to win up their eighth game of the season in beating Houston 2-0 in Friday afternoon baseball action.