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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Thursday, April 3rd, 2014
New group strives to fill area jobs
By Shelley Grieshop
CELINA - A new organization of business leaders wants to match employers with youth seeking careers.
One of the first tasks of the Auglaize/Mercer Business-Education Alliance is to gather pledges from members to fund a new, full-time outreach coordinator position. More than $50,000 has been raised, according to alliance member Jack Buschur of Buschur Electric in Minster. [More]
Latta: regulation, Obamacare, energy top issues
By William Kincaid
CELINA - In the 450 meetings U.S. Rep. Bob Latta, R-Bowling Green, has had in the last 18 months with his constituents, the same issues are discussed - regulations, Obamacare and energy.
"I hear the same thing over and over and over," Latta said d [More]
Obituaries on April 3rd, 2014
Jill Shepherd-Robinson
Jill A. Shepherd-Robinson, 52, St. Marys, died March 28, 2014, at her residence [More]
Ida Thobe
Ida L. Thobe, 91, Fort Recovery, died April 2, 2014, at Celina Manor Nursing Ho [More]
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Students go 'Beyond the Books'
IC projects bring lessons to life
CELINA - Posters lining the main hallway at Immaculate Conception School show projects chosen by students involved in a new voluntary enrichment program.
St. Marys fire chief takes leave
ST. MARYS - St. Marys City Fire Chief Joey Weaver earlier this week stepped down from his post of nearly five years. Captain Wayne Sweigart has been appointed acting chief.
For Floyd, springtime is a special time of the year
Last Curtain Call
Springtime can't arrive soon enough for Chris Floyd. The echoes of bats cracking, baseballs and softballs slamming into gloves, and kids playing the game he loves is a sweet melody for the Minster resident.
Redskins pull away in fifth
ST. HENRY - St. Henry used a seven-run fifth inning to break a 1-1 tie to pull away for an 8-1 win over Covington in non-conference baseball action Wednesday afternoon at the Wally Post Athletic Complex.
Lakers split twinbill with Harriers
Local Sports Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Wright State University-Lake Campus baseball team split a doubleheader with Miami University-Hamilton in Ohio Regional College Conference action on Tuesday in Hamilton.
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