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.
Lonnie Appleget named commander of U.S. Navy helicopter strike squadron
By Kathy Thompson
CELINA - Commander Lonnie Appleget is always ready.
Appleget, a 1987 Celina High School graduate, takes over as commander of the U.S. Navy Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 77 in April. Less than 10 percent of eligible Navy officers are selected to become commanders. [More]
WAPAKONETA - According to Haley Horstman, the New Knoxville team that played Minster three months ago was not the one that the Wildcats faced Saturday night.
All-Western Buckeye League Boys and Girls Basketball
Elida's Dakota Mathias and Ottawa-Glandorf's Kristen Miller earned the top honors from the coaches of the Western Buckeye League as All-League selections were released over the weekend.
