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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Lake festival visitors can take flight in balloon
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Organizers are looking to take the Celina Lake Festival to the next level this weekend with a new activity: tethered balloon rides.
Midwest Balloon Rides, of Fishers, Ind., tonight and Saturday evening will offer festival visitors rides in one of two tethered balloons that will reach heights of 80 to 100 feet, providing a bird's-eye view of the lake and surrounding area. [More]
Obituaries on July 24th, 2015
Cyril Niekamp
Cyril F. Niekamp, 78, Montezuma, died on July 23, 2015, in Lima.
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Angus Pecoskie
Angus P. Pecoskie, 89, Sidney, Ohio, died on July 22, 2015, at his residence.
Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Monday at Holy Angels Catholic Church, Sidney. [More]
N. Louise Tingley
N. Louise Tingley, 97, Rockford, died at 5:15 a.m. July 18, 2015, at Hearth and Home assisted living facility, Van Wert. [More]
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Schwieterman Pharmacies buys former Bob Evans site
CELINA - A new Schwieterman Pharmacies store will fill the former Bob Evans restaurant property along Grand Lake, according to the new owners.
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Six law enforcement agencies involved in chase at speeds up to 100 mph
WAPAKONETA - Officers from six local law enforcement agencies took part in a chase that hit speeds of up to 100 mph and ended when officers deployed stop sticks, Auglaize County Sheriff Al Solomon said in a news release.
State accepts comments on farm consolidation
The Ohio Department of Agriculture is accepting public comments on a draft permit to operate three existing family swine facilities as one farm.
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Local families recognized at Mass
BOTKINS - Eleven area Catholic farm families were honored Thursday for working the same land for 100 years or more.
The families were recognized at
Steam take early lead, hold off Mariners
Compiled by Colin Foster
The Cincinnati Steam held a 3-0 lead the fourth inning and then thwarted a late rally attempt by the Grand Lake Mariners to hold on for a 3-2 victory.
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