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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Monday, October 19th, 2015
Local Trick-or-Treat, Halloween events listed
By Daily Standard Staff
Area Trick or Treat and Halloween events are on the following days and times:
• Cassella - Oct. 27: Trick or Treat, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Catholic Knights Hall.
• Celina - Oct. 25: Parade, 2-4 p.m., and Trick or Treat, 4-6 p.m.
• Coldwater - Oct. 25: Parade, 1:30 p.m. starting at parking lot near pool at Memorial Park, and Trick or Treat, 2-4 p.m. [More]
Celina girls finish second; St. Marys' Wilker individual champion, Bulldog boys fourth
Western Buckeye League Cross Country Meet
By Gary R. Rasberry
VAN WERT - Celina cross country coach Dan Otten was happy about his girls' team's showing at the Western Buckeye League cross country meet on Saturday.
St. Marys' Kelly Wilker was a bit happier.
The Celina girls came up with a strong showing to finish runner-up in the team standings to Defiance by a 62-82 margin. [More]
Obituaries on October 19th, 2015
Deborah Buehler
Deborah A. Buehler, age 54, of St. Henry, died after a short battle with cancer on Friday at Wayne Hospital Greenville. [More]
Joseph Eilerman
Joseph "Joe" E. Eilerman, age 64, of New Bremen, OH, died Friday, October 16, 2015 at his residence. [More]
James Lageman
James T. Lageman, 86, New Knoxville, Ohio, died 12:30 A.M. Saturday, October 17, 2015, at The Gardens at Celina. [More]
Patricia Short
Patricia E. Short, age 75, of Montezuma, died on Friday, October 16, 2015 at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater. [More]
Local pictures on October 19th, 2015
Subscriber stories on October 19th, 2015
Sheriff: Nixing front plates would hurt enforcement
CELINA - Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey fears a state plan to eliminate automobiles' front license plates would have a negative impact on law enforcement efforts.
Levy seeks more money for village, township EMS
Election 2015
NEW BREMEN - Officials are asking village and German Township voters to approve a five-year, 2-mill replacement levy for emergency medical services.
Five vying for two spots on New Bremen school board
Election 2015
NEW BREMEN - Five candidates are vying for two spots on the New Bremen Local Schools Board of Education.
Incumbent Scott Bertke is seeking re-election. He is joined by candidates Dana Blanchard, Kyle Schmiesing, Bruce Spragg and Cory Suchland.
Faber announces bid for state representative
CELINA - Senate President Keith Faber, R-Celina, has announced he will run in 2016 for the Ohio House's 84th District seat currently held by Jim Buchy, R-Greenville.
Schmitmeyer finishes in top 20
Weekend Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Marys sophomore Jill Schmitmeyer wrapped up her play at the Division II state girls golf tournament with a finish in the top 20 at the Gray Course at The Ohio State University on Saturday.
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