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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Friday, September 25th, 2015
Panthers win first MAC match
By Gary R. Rasberry
ROCKFORD - Not only were Fort Recovery and Parkway looking for their first Midwest Athletic Conference volleyball win of the season on Thursday, but the teams were also looking for a kickstart win for the rest of the regular season and postseason.
Neither team gave an inch, but it was Parkway who picked up the 25-23, 31-29, 25-23 win over the Indians at Panther Gymnasium in Rockford to move to 1-4 in the MAC and 10-7 overall. [More]
Local pictures on September 25th, 2015
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Fabulous fall foliage in the forecast
Prepare for an eye-popping blast of fall color from area trees, courtesy of Mother Nature.
If forestry experts are correct, the early summer rains and current sunny days and cool nights experienced locally could make this year's leaf transformation one of the most spectacular ever.
Ambassador for happiness, goodwill makes stop in Celina
CELINA - A flamboyantly dressed, caped crusader is empowering everyone she meets with kindness and a smile.
Susann Castore, 70, of Columbus, known
Former New Idea building renovation begins
COLDWATER - Major renovations are underway at the former New Idea building to accommodate a flourishing business and attract others.
The first phase of work began this week on the east end of the building near the corner of Sycamore and South Second (state Route 118) streets in Coldwater.
Cavs top Flyers in three sets
COLDWATER - The Marion Local Flyers were defeated by the Coldwater Cavaliers in three sets on Thursday night. Still, regardless of the outcome, first-year Flyers volleyball coach Erica Fullenkamp couldn't have been happier with the way her team battled.
Three teams split boys' title
WBL Golf
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Bath needed to go to the fifth-golfer tiebreaker to claim the Western Buckeye League boys golf tournament title on Thursday at Wapakoneta Country Club.
Cline, Mohler advance to WBL semis; St. Marys' Rust, Felver move on in tourney
Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina and St. Marys will have two athletes each competing for Western Buckeye League girls tennis titles after the first round of play on Thursday at the University of Northwestern Ohio.
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