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 longest contest in Mercer County Spelling Bee history ended after 36 rounds with Rachal Wolters standing alone as champion.
Wolters, a Marion Local eighth-grader, spelled "salamander" correctly to defeat defending champion Dylan Langenkamp, a Fort Recovery sixth-grader. [More]
FORT RECOVERY - A village traffic study did not justify having the state install a traffic light at the intersection of state Routes 49 and 119, village administrator Randy Diller said.
ST. MARYS - The city's vicious dog ordinance, which was approved in December, is getting another look after sustained pressure from outraged pit bull owners.
Piece of equipment will travel to other libraries in Auglaize County this month
MINSTER - Local residents hoping to see a 3D printer in action were foiled when the machine clogged up Monday morning at F.J. Stallo Public Library in Minster. However, they still got to learn about the booming field of 3D printing.
Celina High School will induct four new members into its Athletic Hall of Fame on Saturday night between the varsity and junior varsity games with St. Henry.
Sunday begins the road to the state basketball tournament. The girls basketball tournament draw takes place and something new has been added this year.
St. Henry stayed with Sidney for the first half, but the Division I sixth-ranked Yellow Jackets pulled away for the 61-49 non-conference win Monday night in Shelby County. The Redskins drop to 4-13 on the season while Sidney improves to 17-1.
