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.
CELINA - The school's annual toy drive for an area children's hospital was an emotional experience this year for volunteers who reflected on personal experiences and the thought of spending the holidays in a hospital.
Lucas Coldiron, a Celina High School freshman, said it brought back a lot of memories when he walked through the doors of the Dayton hospital. [More]
NEW BREMEN - Friday night was dubbed "Silent Night" at Cardinal Gymnasium. The fans weren't supposed to get loud until New Bremen reached the six-point mark during its game against the Parkway Panthers.
With the exception of Carson Manger's two-handed throw down to end the first quarter, a dunk that gave the Cardinals a 7-5 lead, the gym was silent for much of the opening half. [More]
CELINA - Lights flashing and siren blaring, police chief Tom Wale's squad car pulled up to the Cheryl Ann recycling building on Mud Pike Friday morning. Then, Wale ordered Kyle Osterholt to come out of the building.
ST. MARYS - About the only thing that could slow down Quinn Zaerr Friday night was foul trouble.
The 6-5 St. Marys senior poured in 24 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to lead the Roughriders to a 77-62 Western Buckeye League victory over Shawnee at the "Horseshoe" in St. Marys.
