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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Saturday, February 28th, 2015
Celina runs the table
Bulldogs capture first WBL title since 2011
By Gary R. Rasberry
CELINA - There was to be no sharing from the Celina boys basketball team - unless it was sharing with fans in the celebration of an outright Western Buckeye League title.
Celina shook off Elida midway through the first quarter and never looked back en route to a 62-48 victory in the battle of the Bulldogs at the Fieldhouse on Friday night. [More]
'Skins win MAC outright
By Dave Stilwell
COLDWATER - St. Henry rode a red hot start to a 68-39 victory over Coldwater and an outright Midwest Athletic Conference Championship Friday night at the Palace.
The Redskins hit their first four shots of the game, three of which were behind the three-point line, on their way to shooting 73 percent in the first quarter and opening up an early double digit lead. [More]
Obituaries on February 28th, 2015
Jeanette Eldridge
Jeanette Eldridge, St. Marys, died Feb. 27, 2015, at Heritage Manor Nursing Cen [More]
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Looking for cold comfort
People bundle up, head inside to cope with temps
Wearing multiple layers is the preferred way to stay warm for people who need to be outside in the ongoing cold snap. However, the frigid temperatures have not kept people from enjoying outdoor activities.
City to talk with unions about insurance costs
CELINA - City council members want to sit down with administrators, city union heads and insurance brokers to begin amicably discussing ways to curtail rising insurance costs.
Fast start fuels Flyers to win
FORT RECOVERY - Most teams would be satisfied with an 18-4 record, a state ranking and a second-place finish in their conference.
The Marion Local Flyers are far from satisfied. They've still got a lot to prove going forward.
Rangers win on buzzer-beater
MAC Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Logan Leffel's buzzer-beating stickback allowed New Knoxville to wrap up the regular season with a 51-50 win over Minster on Friday night at Wildcat Gymnasium.
Cavalier boys win district bowling
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Coldwater dominated in regular games and extended its run through the baker games to capture the Division II district boys bowling title and earn a trip to the state tournament on Friday at Interstate Lanes in Rossford.
'Riders rout Cougars in regular season finale
Western Buckeye League Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Marys wrapped up its best regular season in several years on a high note with a 58-36 win over Van Wert on Friday night at Murotech Court. The 14 wins is the most by a Roughriders' team since 2006-07 when the team went 12-9.
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