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.
COLUMBUS - Minster coach Geron Stokes preached two things to his team all season long: fighting for 48 minutes and competing every down.
Those lessons came in handy on Friday in the program's biggest game in 25 years.
When Kirtland took a 42-33 lead on Adam Hess's three-yard touchdown run with 4:18 left in the Division VI state championship game, it appeared Minster's dream season would end on a sour note ... The "Cardiac Cats" weren't ready to accept that; it's not in their DNA. [More]
CELINA - Area veterans will have an opportunity to discuss claims issues and civic group membership at the American Legion Post in Celina from Dec. 11-13.
ST. MARYS - With four returning starters, St. Marys flexed its offensive muscle in a 74-47 season-opening victory over Fort Recovery Friday night at Murotech Court.
CELINA - Sparked by a 13-0 start to the game, Celina opened the 2014-15 boys basketball campaign in style with a 72-47 win over Bellefontaine at the Fieldhouse on Friday.
