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 - Electric customers will soon be able to generate some of their own power by installing solar panels and wind turbines on their property.
City council members on Monday night unanimously passed the final reading of an ordinance adopting electrical interconnection standards for operation of customer-owned renewable energy facilities. [More]
Minster, Coldwater tied for MAC lead with one to play
By Gary R. Rasberry
MINSTER - After spotting Minster a 4-1 lead, St. Henry's baseball team bided its time.
The Redskins then sent 13 batters to the plate in the fifth inning and exploded for seven runs en route to an 8-6 win over the Wildcats in Midwest Athletic Conference play on Monday at Hanover Street Park. [More]
Counties, towns, schools and other entities in the area may receive nearly $1 million in rebates due to good investments by the state's Bureau of Workers' Compensation.
MARIA STEIN - Plans are under way for a second phase of the Marion Township Industrial Park, Marion Local Schools Superintendent Mike Pohlman told board members Monday night.
A trio of Celina pitchers combined on a two-hitter as the Bulldogs' baseball team picked up their 15th win of the season with a 10-1 win over Lima Senior on Monday at Montgomery Field.
LIMA - The Celina softball team opened the postseason in impressive fashion with a 22-0 five-inning victory over rival St. Marys in Division II sectional semifinal action on Monday at Bath High School.
