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 - The city is poised to start next year with a general fund carryover of at least $2 million, council members learned Monday night.
"We're just looking really good," city auditor Betty Strawn said during the personnel and finance committee session held prior to the regular council meeting. [More]
MINSTER - Superintendent Brenda Boeke told board of education members Monday night that she plans to apply for school security grant money.
Boeke said Minster could receive up to $5,000 for each of the elementary and high school buildings for the purchase and installation of a security entrance system consisting of a security camera, intercom and remote access equipment. The grant also provides up to $2,000 for the purchase of a multi-agency radio communication system (MARCS) per building. [More]
Emilene B. Henkle, 89, Rockford, died at 11:55 a.m. Oct. 28, 2013, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys, where she was a patient. [More]
COLDWATER - A new sidewalk dissects Coldwater's Memorial Park, complete with lighting, benches for relaxation and a shelter area that is expected to be completed yet this year.
ST. MARYS - Arguments for and against the construction of a 34-foot-tall sign along U.S. 33 continued Monday as three council members remain firmly against it.
As has been the case over the last decade, the Grand Lake area will be well-represented at Saturday's state cross country championship meet at National Trail Raceway in Hebron.
With just one week remaining in the high school football regular season, most local teams know whether or not a postseason invitation is on the way, while two teams will be nervously watching the scoreboard on Friday night.
