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.
CELINA - Grand Lake Task Force and Heroin Interdiction Team efforts Tuesday night resulted in the groups' largest seizure of heroin capsules.
Officers recovered more than 150 suspected heroin capsules, $523 in cash, a suboxone drug patch and drug paraphernalia, Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey said this morning at a news conference. [More]
COLDWATER - After being shut out in its first two matches, the Coldwater girls soccer team looked to rebound in the West Ohio Soccer League opener against Delphos St. John's.
A goal five minutes into the match set the tone as the Cavaliers came away with a 6-0 win over the Blue Jays at Village Hall Field. [More]
CELINA - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is reviewing the city's application to resume dumping clean concrete debris into the lake to extend one of two breakwaters to protect a newly installed walkway and sea wall.
MONTEZUMA - A local man serving 40 years in prison for taking nude photos of local girls and attempting to hide evidence in the case is seeking a new trial.
WAPAKONETA - The addition of more garage doors and a second bailer at the Auglaize County Recycling and Solid Waste Center are part of the latest revisions to the county's waste management plan.
Holli Brackman's goal 22 seconds into the match set the tone for Celina as the Bulldogs opened WBL play with a 5-0 win over Elida on Tuesday night at the Elida Athletic Complex.
