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.
ROSSBURG - A total of 119 sprint cars jammed Eldora's pit area as the Speedway closed out its 60th anniversary season with the UNOH Sprintacular on an unseasonably-warm Saturday night with three exciting sprint car features.
Jac Haudenschild returned to the familiar territory of Eldora's victory lane, while second-generation driver Kevin Swindell and Brady Bacon earned their first "Big E" wins. [More]
Catherine M. Franke, 65, Celina, formerly of Fort Recovery, died Oct. 12, 2013, from injuries received in a traffic accident in rural Darke County. [More]
Catherine Franke was former tax administrator for village of Fort Recovery
NEW WESTON - A 65-year-old Celina woman was killed shortly before 12:30 p.m. Saturday in a car-pickup truck accident at the intersection of state Route 705 and Rhynard-Fink Road.
CELINA - Mercer County Commissioners on Thursday approved the submission of a grant application that could snag the sheriff's office new cameras for investigations.
ELIDA - Coldwater got the girls soccer postseason underway in strong fashion by defeating Delphos Jefferson 5-0 in the Division III sectional at Elida Middle School on Saturday night.
Western Buckeye League Cross Country Championships
ST. MARYS - The home course was good to St. Marys' girls cross country team as the Roughriders finished second at the Western Buckeye League cross country meet on Saturday morning.
