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 - Mercer County Fair officials plan to use state funds and other dollars to pay for the construction of a proposed multipurpose building costing about $100,000.
The proposed 50-foot-by-100-foot structure would be built to the east of the Junior Fair building, fair manager Cara Muhlenkamp told county commissioners on Thursday. [More]
MINSTER - Minster coach Nann Stechschulte was admittiedly dissatisfied with some of the things her team did in Thursday's game against Marion Local.
But hey, a win's a win as the Wildcats posted a 36-35 victory against another quality Midwest Athletic Conference opponent and remained unbeaten. [More]
By CLAIRE GIESIGE
and WILLIAM KINCAID
Staff writers
CELINA - The force may awaken some new fans with the latest "Star Wars" installment but Thursday night Celina Cinema 5 was filled mainly with the faithful.
WAPAKONETA - County officials are advancing plans for a new recycling materials baler to improve processing at the Auglaize County Recycling and Solid Waste Center.
COLDWATER - Coldwater overcame a nine-point first half deficit to hold a three-point lead with 3:10 left to play, only to have Delphos St. John's score the final 10 points of the game to pick up a 45-38 win in MAC girls basketball action at the Palace on Thursday night.
NEW KNOXVILLE - Playing without their leading scorer, the New Knoxville Rangers opened the game by going nearly seven minutes without scoring and fell behind by 10 points to St. Henry in the first quarter.
Celina jumped to a big lead against Bath and then held off the Wildkittens in the fourth quarter to pick up the 38-34 win in WBL girls basketball action Thursday night in Bath Township.
