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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Wednesday, July 8th, 2015
Local couples seek licenses for same-sex marriages
By Kathy Thompson
CELINA - Mercer County Probate Court in the last week has had two same-sex marriage applications, according to court records.
On July 2, two women from Celina applied and on July 6, another pair of women applied for marriage licenses.
In Auglaize County, two women applied for a license, according to court records. [More]
Obituaries on July 8th, 2015
Enola Greber
Enola L. Greber, 85, New Bremen, Ohio, died 9:57 A.M. Tuesday, July 7, 2015, at The Gardens at Celina. [More]
David Hissong
David K. Hissong, age 67, passed away peacefully at his home in Centerville on July 1, 2015, after a short battle with cancer. [More]
Robert Weber
Robert "Chico" "Bob" Arthur Weber, 76, died at 7:40 a.m., July 2, 2015 at Celina Manor. [More]
Marie Knapke
Marie J. Knapke, age 88, of St. Henry, died on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at The Gardens at St. Henry. [More]
Julianna Steinecker
Julianna (Julie) Oppenheim Wetherhold Steinecker, born February 27, 1931. Daughter of Mary and Justin Oppenheim, Coldwater Ohio. [More]
Ruth Willhoff
Ruth T. Willhoff, age 90, of Coldwater, died on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. [More]
William Werner
William J. Werner, 78, of Las Vegas, NV, died on Sunday, July 5, 2015.
He wa [More]
Local pictures on July 8th, 2015
Subscriber stories on July 8th, 2015
Local woman makes child's play part of her adult life
CELINA - Like many college students, Madison Littin came back home this summer to earn money.
The Penn State sophomore has been hosting at Bella's Italian Grille.
Minster council hears concerns about flooding
MINSTER - The recent rains have raised flooding concerns among some village residents.
Several residents attended Tuesday night's village council m
Rockford considers putting utility issues on ballot
ROCKFORD - Rockford officials Tuesday night moved toward allowing residents to vote on an aggregation proposal that could lower their gas and electric rates.
Golden on Main boutique opens its doors
Teacher launches new shop in Coldwater
COLDWATER - Ashley Lefeld has always loved fashion and shopping.
Using her own experience, Lefeld, 30, has opened a new boutique, Golden on Main, at 217 W. Main St., Coldwater, that sells not just bright, colorful fashions for women but also soy candles, shoes and jewelry.
The art of a bad steroid excuse
Colin's Commentary
Cheating isn't easy.
Neither is finding a good excuse when you get caught, either.
In the day and age we live in, it hardly comes as a shock anymore when athletes are busted for using performance-enhancing drugs.
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