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.
Kent Miller never imagined a shared pizza with a friend would lead to a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with the pope.
The New Knoxville man was one of few people selected recently to have a one-on-one meeting with Pope Francis at the Vatican. Miller had joined the Rev. Barry Stechschulte, pastor of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, St. Marys, and 20 others on a pilgrimage to Rome Oct. 8-16. [More]
ONTARIO - The dominant postseason run by Toledo Central Catholic's volleyball team continued on Thursday night at Ontario High School and Celina was the Fighting Irish's latest victim.
The Fighting Irish swept the Bulldogs - 25-16, 25-16 and 25-20 - during Division II regional semifinal action and Toledo Central Catholic has yet to lose a set in four postseason matches. [More]
This autumn was his 30th in command of Marion Local's cross country program after inheriting a squad in 1984 that was fresh off claiming the Midwest Athletic Conference trophy the season before.
