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.
Libraries branching out to draw in larger audiences
By William Kincaid
Libraries today are more than mere book depositories.
For those who still think of them exclusively as stodgy places of quietude and study - the domain of bookworms and eggheads - a visit to one of the many area branches may be in order. All locations are celebrating National Library Week starting Monday. [More]
CELINA - Even in splitting their team, the Celina track team has the depth to dominate.
The Bulldogs' veterans, labeled Celina Green, swept the team titles at the Celina Walt Shreffler Relays on Friday at the Varsity Track.
Celina topped a league rival and a county rival in the standings. The Green boys won with 96 points with St. Marys second at 51 and Coldwater third at 48. Waynesfield-Goshen was fourth with 38 with the younger Celina White team scoring 25 and Parkway 11. [More]
Cynthia Jan Vogan, 60, Celina, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 10, 2014, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. [More]
MINSTER - A police officer terminated from his job in January has filed a appeal seeking reinstatement and backpay.
The village of Minster and all its council members are named in the action filed April 2 in Auglaize County Common Pleas Court. The appeal does not seek monetary damages.
