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.
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Friday, January 17th, 2014
Looming expenses trigger boost
Commissioners OK more funds for courts, other areas in budget
By Shelley Grieshop
CELINA - A new computer system, employee raises and rising court costs are some of the expenses prompting an 8.1 percent increase in this year's county budget, according to commissioners.
Mercer County Commissioners on Thursday approved the $10.4 million general fund budget for 2014, $787,375 more than appropriations in 2013. [More]
Minster dominates the boards to blow out New Bremen
By Bruce Monnin
MINSTER - The Minster Wildcats jumped out to an early 6-0 lead and held a 42-21 advantage in rebounds en route to a convincing 56-25 victory over rival New Bremen in Midwest Athletic Conference action on Thursday night.
"I though we crashed the [More]
Obituaries on January 17th, 2014
Judith Wendel
Judith A. "Judy" Wendel, 74, Coldwater, formerly of Fort Recovery, died Jan. 16 [More]
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Wage increases will hinge on pay study
WAPAKONETA - Pay increases for Auglaize County employees this year will depend on results of a salary study.
County commissioners have spent the la
New, existing eateries seek county loans
CELINA - The county is considering lending money to help establish a popular Mexican food franchise and create a drive-thru window at the local Dairy Queen.
Woman defends self in intimidation case
CELINA - An elderly St. Henry woman accused of intimidating witnesses in a prior sexual abuse case involving her husband told jurors Thursday she did not send a letter experts claim possesses her DNA.
Flyers snap two-game slide in the conference
ST. HENRY - Marion Local's girls basketball team took the lead for good midway through the second quarter and fended off St. Henry the rest of the way to snap a two-game Midwest Athletic Conference losing streak with a 43-40 victory over the Redskins on Thursday night at Redskin Gymnasium.
Cavs edge Panthers to earn MAC victory
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Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Coldwater held a slight 21-19 lead at halftime and outlasted Parkway in the second half to earn a 40-34 Midwest Athletic Conference victory over the Panthers on Thursday night at The Palace.
Hunziker pushed by sister into Parkway record books
Last Curtain Call
Beth Black, formerly Hunziker, can back up with overwhelming evidence of just how much influence an older sister can have on a budding athletic career.
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