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.
Officials not sure if additional runoff will affect algae blooms
By Kathy Thompson
CELINA - This summer's heavy rains have not greatly affected dredging on Grand Lake, but officials still don't know how the weather will affect the lake's algae problem.
Local weather forecaster Dennis Howick said as of this morning, the area had received a record 12.48 inches of rain this month. The area normally receives 3.86 inches of rain in June. The prior record of 8.48 inches of rain was set in 1958. [More]
Todd M. Fickert, 44, of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Rockford, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2015 at 4:56 PM at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. [More]
ST. HENRY - There will be plenty to do for young and old at the 2015 St. Henry Community Picnic this weekend.
From bands to enjoy to tournaments such as Friday night's bean bag championship to the Steeplechase Bike Tour on Saturday, everyone can find something fun to do.
CELINA - A 23-year-old Celina resident was arrested Monday night for violating probation and could face additional charges of possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia, according to Celina Police Chief Tom Wale.
COLDWATER - An increase in the number of the district's special-education preschoolers raised district income and expenses for fiscal year 2015, which ends today.
