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 - The city in 2013 spent $49,884 in legal fees associated with the investigation and termination of former police chief Dave Slusser.
The funds paid to Clemans-Nelson & Associates - the city's legal representatives - include preparation for Slusser's ongoing appeal. Bills for January and February have not yet been submitted. [More]
More than three decades have passed since Jill (Henschen) Heitkamp's name flashed in the headlines of local newspapers on a regular basis, but the former New Knoxville basketball standout hit the news wire quite a few times recently when current Rangers' standout Haley Horstman cruised past her into the top spot as the all-time leading scorer. [More]
ST. MARYS - A homeowner was treated for smoke inhalation in a fire Thursday afternoon.
Virginia Wierwille, of 11846 Aqueduct Road, was taken to Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys, shortly after fire crews arrived at the home about 2:30 p.m.
Celina's Tyus Temple will swim in the B-Final of the 100-yard butterfly after qualifying Thursday at the 2014 Division II state swimming championships in Canton.
Ball State's record-setting quarterback, Keith Wenning, has been invited to take part in the National Football League Scouting Combine being held at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
After a record-setting high school football career at Celina, Braelen Bader has decided to continue to compete on the gridiron at the collegiate level.
ROCKFORD - Parkway golfer Jordan Bollenbacher will stay in Ohio to attend college and golf after signing a national letter-of-intent with the University of Tiffin on Wednesday.
