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.
ST. MARYS - When the school district faced more than $1 million in budget cuts last year and reduced staffing levels, residents heeded the call for help.
Volunteers - mostly mothers and grandmothers who help in their child or grandchild's classroom - have aided the school for many years. However, Primary School Principal Sue Sherman recently touted the work of those who have gone above and beyond to run the libraries and perform other tasks. [More]
CELINA - Marion Local and St. Henry will play in Monday's championship game of the 28th annual OVISCO Classic after defeating a pair of Mercer County rivals during Friday's semifinals at Celina's Fieldhouse.
The Flyers broke open a tight game with a strong run to start the third quarter en route to a 52-37 victory over the Cavaliers in the first game of the night. [More]
Richard "Dick" Young, 80, Celina, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at 10:58 p.m. Nov. 21, 2013, at Celina Manor Nursing Home, Celina. [More]
NEW BREMEN - A 6-0 run to start the second half gave New Bremen an eight-point lead, but the Cardinals had to hold off a fourth-quarter rally by Indian Lake to open the girls basketball season with a 54-47 win over the Lakers at Cardinal Gymnasium on Friday night.
New Knoxville outscored Elida 18-4 in the second quarter to take the lead and then outscored the Bulldogs 35-20 in the second half to earn a convincing 60-38 win at the Kewpee Classic at Bath High School on Friday night.
