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.
Losses for local farmers expected to range from 15 to 40 percent
By Shelley Grieshop
Record rainfall has damaged up to 40 percent of some area crops and created one of the worst growing seasons in local history.
"In my lifetime ... when it comes to water damage, this is one of the worst I've seen," said Coldwater area farmer Dusty Uhlenhake, who also sells products for Stewart Seeds. [More]
COLDWATER - Celina spotted Fort Recovery a run in the top of the first inning before scoring three runs in the bottom of the third to go in front. The Bulldogs then stayed ahead to pick up a 5-2 win in the loser's bracket final of the ACME District 4 Mercer County sectional at Veterans Field in Coldwater. [More]
Paul Christian Rempe, 84, of 2601 Celina Road, Saint Marys, Ohio, died 8:17 A.M. Thursday, July 9, 2015, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital. [More]
CELINA - The intermediate school has a new principal.
Celina City Schools Board of Education following an executive session Thursday night hired Derek Wenning for the position. He currently is the assistant high school principal and will begin the new job Aug. 1.
COLDWATER - Two businesses - a new micro-brewery and an existing health care products manufacturer - are seeking county revolving loans to purchase equipment.
AUGLAIZE COUNTY - An elderly New Knoxville woman whose disappearance Thursday prompted an extensive search in the area was found safe later that day at a store in Indiana.
MINSTER - With what felt like one never-ending inning, the Russia ACME team was well on its way to ending New Bremen's summer season in the Auglaize/Shelby County Sectional Tournament.
