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.
CARTHAGENA - The Rev. Leonard Kostka holds a century of wisdom but still has some questions.
He wonders why people fight to live longer when heaven offers a perfect existence. Ironically, he's still enjoying life - and sports - as he turns 100 today at St. Charles Center where he resides. [More]
LIMA - Things went right for Celina in the first half against Bath. Solid passing and strong shooting had the Bulldogs up 27-24 at the half of the Division II sectional final.
Second half, Taren Sullivan found his shooting touch, hitting six three-pointers in the second half to lead Bath to a 66-51 comeback win at Lima Senior High School on Friday night. [More]
Coldwater's Justin Post assured himself a second trip to the podium with the chance to earn the highest finish in the history of the wrestling program after winning twice on Friday in the Division III state wrestling tournament in Columbus.
The Coldwater boys bowling team was one win away from making the championship match of the 2014 Division II state tournament, but Struthers came back to win the final three games of the best-of-five semifinals on Friday at Wayne Webb's Columbus Bowl.
St. Henry pulled away in the second quarter with solid defense in capturing a Division III sectional title with a 51-37 win over Van Wert at Murotech Court in St. Marys on Friday night.
