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.
COLUMBUS - Marion Local's drive for five consecutive state titles was denied in stunning fashion on Saturday.
The Kirtland Hornets erased a 13-point halftime deficit and benefitted from a few Flyer turnovers as they pulled off a 22-20 victory in the Division VI state final at Ohio Stadium. [More]
WAPAKONETA - A 19-year-old man was killed early Sunday morning after the car he was driving plowed into a downtown building.
Dakota Rostorfer was pronounced dead at the scene by Auglaize County Coroner Dr. Thomas Freytag in the 300 block of East Auglaize Street in Wapakoneta. Rostorfer was the sole occupant of the vehicle. [More]
Wingett leads St. Marys past New Bremen in Auglaize County rivalry
ST. MARYS - A barrage of three-pointers and a 24-point third quarter lifted St. Marys to its first win of the season, 65-40, over New Bremen Saturday night at Murotech Court.
CELINA - Officials on Saturday discussed the past year's efforts to rid Grand Lake of toxic algae at 2015's final Lake Improvement Association meeting at the Celina Moose Lodge.
