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.
COLDWATER - Residents may save money on future electric bills but water rates likely will rise.
Coldwater Village Manager/Engineer Eric Thomas on Monday told environmental committee members the water fund was about $100,000 in the red last year - a deficit the state does not allow.
COLDWATER - Sparked by a strong effort on defense, Coldwater's girls basketball team jumped in front with a 10-0 lead and never looked back as the Cavaliers defeated St. John's 55-39 in Midwest Athletic Conference action on Monday night at The Palace.
As a lifelong "football man", Ken Meyer enjoyed plenty of moments in the headlines during his playing and coaching career.
Since tucking away the whistle for good a couple of years ago, things have quieted down for the Minster graduate and long-time Marion Local head football coach.
