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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Thursday, July 9th, 2015
By Colin Foster
Jordan Thompson is not guaranteed a spot on the Detroit Lions roster after signing a two-year deal last season.
Thompson can guarantee one thing, though: He's going to work really hard to make sure that happens.
The former Parkway High School standout and Ohio University tight end finds himself in the same position he was in a year ago: fighting to earn a spot on the roster. [More]
Obituaries on July 9th, 2015
Robert Brian Litteral, 50, St. Marys, died on July 2, 2015, at his residence. [More]
Catherine A. Steinbrunner, 95, St. Joe, died at 11:30 p.m. July 7, 2015, at her residence. [More]
Carolyn Marie Wolfe, age 74, of Montezuma passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 201 [More]
Local pictures on July 9th, 2015
Subscriber stories on July 9th, 2015
OREGON - Celina native Deborah Lincoln has turned what little she knew about her great-great-grandparents, Agnes Canon and Jabez Robinson, into a historical novel about their struggle in northwestern Missouri during the Civil War.
Dumpsterman cited for not clearing area
CELINA - A local judge on Tuesday opted not to order additional jail time for the manager of a construction and demolition debris business charged again with defying court orders to clean up the site.
CELINA - Local health officials on Wednesday discussed whether it's best to follow Mercer County's policies for operations or create their own.
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ST. MARYS - Community members will soon be able to see what's going on in the school district at the click of a mouse.
District officials are creating an online calendar listing where and when events are taking place.
Razz-Eye View
Cory Luebke's rehabilitation road tour suffered a bump, but early indications show that it's a slight bump and not a major pothole.
After experienc
INDIANAPOLIS - Independence Day. The biggest sporting venue in the world, the baddest band on the planet.
The Rolling Stones on Saturday night live