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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Monday, January 27th, 2014
Snowmobiler's body recovered from lake
Friend reported St. Henry man missing early Saturday
By Kathy Thompson
MONTEZUMA - An attempt to cross Grand Lake on a snowmobile resulted in the death of a St. Henry man on Saturday.
The body of Dale Bruns, 34, was recovered Saturday morning just east of Dayton Island, about 500 yards from the lake's south shore near Kozy Kampground, according to Montezuma Fire Department Chief Ron Schulze. [More]
Obituaries on January 27th, 2014
Dale Bruns
Dale R. Bruns, 34, St. Henry, died Jan. 25, 2014, near Montezuma.
He was born [More]
Edwin Faller
Edwin C. "Buss" Faller, 92, Fort Recovery, died Jan. 26, 2014, at The Gardens at St. Henry. [More]
Raymond S. Kremer
Raymond S. Kremer, 83, Coldwater, died Jan. 25, 2014, at his home.
He was bor [More]
Kathryn McBride
Kathryn McBride, 83, St. Marys, died Jan. 25, 2014, at Golden Living Center-Val [More]
Local pictures on January 27th, 2014
Subscriber stories on January 27th, 2014
Ice never really safe
Grand Lake St. Marys State Park Manager Brian Miller said snowmobilers are allowed to traverse the lake but they need to remember the 13,500-acre wat
Hamilton ready to start season
CELINA - Cincinnati Reds fans got a taste of what Billy Hamilton could do when he was called up last September.
Now the outfielder will look to show what can be done in a full 162 game season as he is slated to be the everyday centerfielder for the Reds when the season gets underway.
Reds looking for longer playoff run in '14
CELINA - After a winter of managerial change and a few roster moves, the Cincinnati Reds look at 2014 as building more after making the playoffs the previous two seasons, although both times ended on a disappointing note.
Bulldogs struggle against T-Birds
CELINA - A six-minute dry spelltook Celina out of the game over the middle two quarters the Bulldogs fell 59-38 to Lima Central Catholic is Saturday afternoon girls basketball action at the Fieldhouse. The Bulldogs to 2-14 with the loss while the Thunderbirds go to 12-5.
Cav wrestlers place sixth at LCC
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Coldwater wrestling team finished sixth at the two-day Lima Central Catholic Thunderbird Invitational held at th
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