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.
CELINA - An elderly St. Henry woman found guilty earlier this month of intimidating victims/witnesses in her husband's sexual abuse case was given a 495-day suspended jail sentence Wednesday morning.
Alvira Albers, 81, also was ordered to pay $5,9 [More]
Celina's boys swimming team completed their unscathed run through the Western Buckeye League season and captured the league championship for the first time since the 2006-07 campaign on Wednesday at the Defiance YMCA.
CELINA - City officials intend to continue maintaining and selling plots in the recently acquired North Grove Cemetery but likely will contract some of the work to an outside party.
Coldwater fell short of qualifying for the state team wrestling tournament after falling to Bath 45-25 in the Division III regional final held Wednesday night at The Tub in Bath Township.
St. Marys will always be Celina's biggest rival, but when it comes to matchups on the hardwood, the Van Wert Cougars have also had more than a few heated showdowns with the Bulldogs through the years.
A pair of 8-7 teams will face off on Friday night at Cardinal Gymnasium as St. Henry travels to New Bremen for Midwest Athletic Conference boys basketball action.
