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, March 16th, 2015
Alleged abuse victim speaks out
Celina native says he, sisters endured cruelty in adoptive parents' home
By Shelley Grieshop
Editors note: Some names in the story are omitted to avoid identifying the victims of sexual abuse.
CELINA - Christopher said the beatings and cruelty he experienced years ago at the hands of his adoptive parents don't compare to the hurt he feels after recently learning one of the "monsters" was charged with sexually abusing his sisters. [More]
Obituaries on March 16th, 2015
Mary Alice Bruns
Mary Alice E. Bruns, 76, St. Henry, died March 11, 2015, at her home.
She was [More]
Raymond Eblen
Raymond K. "Butch" Eblen Jr., 60, Rockford, died the morning of March 14, 2015, [More]
Arnie Stemen
"Arnie" Stemen, 66, Riverside, passed away on March 14, 2015.
He was born to Archie and Zella Mae (Grimes Stemen, who are deceased. [More]
Jeanette Perkey
Jeanette Harvey Iams Perkey, 98, passed away on March 14, 2015, at Westminster Village, Muncie, Ind. [More]
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Area teen headed to West Point
Coldwater senior starts at military academy this summer
COLDWATER - High school senior Alanna Severt is continuing a family military tradition by entering the U.S. Military Academy this summer.
Severt, 18, has been accepted into the academy in West Point, N.Y., and will move onto campus June 29.
St. Henry puts on the green to celebrate St. Patrick's Day
ST. HENRY - Hundreds of green-clad St. Patrick's Day enthusiasts gathered to enjoy a sunny afternoon filled with friends, family, and, in some cases, jugs of green beer.
Bulldogs shut down 'Riders
Division II Boys Basketball District Final at Liberty-Benton
BENTON RIDGE - The Celina defense rose to the occasion Saturday night with a reward trip to the Bowling Green regional up for grabs.
The Bulldogs
Redskins' run falls short in loss to LCC
Division III Boys Basketball District Final at Ohio Northern
ADA - Defending Division III state champion Lima Central fired the first punch in the heavy-weight bout against St. Henry in the district title game.
The Redskins came back with a big-time counter attack in round three.
Flyers lead tough field at Sweet 16
Division IV Regional Preview
Kettering's Trent Arena hosted some of the nation's best players and teams at the Flyin' to the Hoop Tournament in January.
On Tuesday, it's time for the best of the southwest to take center stage for one of the most highly-anticipated Division IV regional tournaments in years.
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