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.
No bids for building; desks, other small items sold
By Margie Wuebker
MINSTER - Memorabilia was offered for sale Saturday at the former Hanover Street school building.
The Minster Local Schools Board of Education sponsored a garage sale to clear out desks, chairs, lockers, televisions and even a washer and dryer no longer needed. [More]
Wabash River Conservancy District members Saturday authorized Secretary Lil Knapke to send a letter to the Mercer and Darke County auditor offices requesting $28,400 be assessed to residents with land along the river in both counties.
ACME District Tournament: Minster, Crestview meet tonight in loser's bracket for berth to join Coldwater at state
ST. HENRY - Strong pitching performances were in abundance for local ACME baseball teams as the district tournament was narrowed to three teams after the weekend action at St. Henry's Wally Post Athletic Complex.
The Grand Lake Mariners are in position to reach the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League playoffs for the first time since 2010 with 12 games remaining after splitting two games against Licking County over the weekend.
ROSSBURG - Brad Sweet entered Saturday night's Kings Royal at Eldora Speedway having led in each of the four winged sprint car events held at Eldora in 2013, including the first 20 laps of Friday night's Knight Before The Kings Royal.
