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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Monday, November 17th, 2014
Large crowd fills church to learn about new artifact
By William Kincaid
FORT RECOVERY - An original construction plan for Fort Recovery has been found to the surprise and elation of historians and museum officials.
A large crowd of both locals and out-of-town history enthusiasts packed the Fort Recovery Nazarene Churc [More]
Obituaries on November 17th, 2014
Joyce Ann Hone, 84, Celina, died at 6:55 p.m. Nov. 14, 2014, at The Gardens, Celina. [More]
William H. Tuttle, 83, Spencerville, died Nov. 15, 2014, at Roselawn Manor Nursing Home, Spencerville. [More]
Local pictures on November 17th, 2014
Subscriber stories on November 17th, 2014
CELINA - The area saw 3.8 inches of snow fall from early Sunday night into Monday morning, and law-enforcement officers reported a few accidents resulting in minor injuries.
CELINA - Celina police officers are seeking the public's help in their search for a missing man.
Police chief Tom Wale said Kevin Davis, 24, who had been staying at a Morton Street home, had left a Deford Street home Friday night.
Division VII Football Regional Semifinal
WAPAKONETA - Marion Local's mission for a fourth consecutive state title took another step forward on Saturday night.
Fort Recovery's historic season ended as a result.
Division V Football Regional Semifinal
TIFFIN - A couple big hits to Brody Hoying resulted in a few scary moments for Coldwater fans. But that didn't keep Hoying off the football field for too long, or for that matter, out of the end zone.