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.
ST. MARYS - School board members Wednesday voted to reinstate some of the advisor and assistant coaching positions that had been eliminated years ago due to funding cuts.
Board member Brian Little during the regular meeting asked to bring back advisors for the middle and high school student council, middle school Power of the Pen, high school National Honor Society and girls and boys varsity basketball assistant coaches. The action would cost $10,780 per year, he noted. [More]
CELINA - City council members may soon revisit a decades-old policy prohibiting the flight of objects in city parks after learning a small drone was hovering above the Freedom Days festival this summer.
City safety service director Tom Hitchcock told council members this week about the drone, asking them if they want to allow the devices - known as unmanned aircrafts - on city property. [More]
Steven W. Quigg, 54, Rockford, and formerly of Toledo, passed away at 2:10 a.m. Sept. 9, 2014, at the Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center, Van Wert. [More]
CELINA - Recent action by state legislators is hindering a $500 million proposal by Iberdrola Renewables to develop two new wind farms in Van Wert and Putnam counties.
CELINA - After coming under fire earlier this year for mishandling money, health officials will seek guidance from state officials on how to spend $15,000 in a Medical Reserve Corps account.
ST. HENRY - Diana Kramer never imagined as she stepped foot onto the campus of Duquense University in Pittsburgh that she would one day be honored for her prowess in volleyball.
Last year, Celina snapped a nine-year losing streak to Ottawa-Glandorf in Western Buckeye League football action.
Now, the Bulldogs look to continue a winning streak against the Titans and maintain their undefeated record when they travel to Putnam County on Friday night for Week Two of WBL play.
Two Minute Drill:
COLDWATER AT MINSTER
Memorial Field
Last Season: Coldwater, 35-13. Minster out-gained Coldwater 338-328 in total offense and received two touchdown passes from Josh Nixon but Coldwater's Brody Hoying ran for 144 yards and three touchdowns to propel the Cavs to the win.
