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.
NEW BREMEN - The board of education on Wednesday night accepted the resignation of superintendent Howard Overman.
Overman, whose last day is June 30, has served as superintendent of New Bremen Local Schools since January 2012. He spent 35 years in education, including 20 years with the district. [More]
Fifth generation Funeral Home named business of the year
By Kathy Thompson
ROCKFORD - Ryan Sipe got teary-eyed as he viewed a slide show depicting how much time and energy he has dedicated to Shanes Park.
The Rockford Chamber of Commerce at their annual banquet on Thursday night rewarded Sipe for his efforts by naming him Citizen of the Year for 2014. [More]
Ted Turner, 61, St. Marys, passed away at 9 a.m. Nov. 6, 2014, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys, after a short battle with cancer. [More]
MINSTER - The village will soon have a new police chief.
Minster Village administrator Don Harrod this morning confirmed that David Friend - the former police chief for Amelia, east of Cincinnati - accepted an offer for the job.
2014 All-Midwest Athletic Conference Football Team
Conference champion Marion Local swept the top player honors as the Midwest Athletic Conference coaches selected their all-conference football teams on Wednesday.
Versailles was defeated by Gates Mills Gilmour Academy in three sets - 25-20, 25-19 and 25-22 - in the Division III state volleyball semifinal on Thursday at Wright State University's Ervin J. Nutter Center.
