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 - The Ebola outbreak that dominated headlines and set off international panic in late 2014 appears to be waning, leading local health officials to shift their focus toward other infectious diseases.
The experience, though, helped prepare them for an outbreak and they're ready should a deadly virus rage locally, county epidemiologist Deb Scheer said. [More]
Four Bulldogs reach double figures in 60-51 victory
By Colin Foster
CELINA - The Celina girls basketball team had been on the wrong side of several close games over the last few weeks.
The Bulldogs finished on the right side Tuesday night.
Jenna Berry led a quartet of players in double figures with 16 points and the Bulldogs made enough plays down the stretch to fend off a late Lima Central Catholic charge for a 60-51 victory in non-conference play at the Fieldhouse. [More]
I.C. School students learn about the legal system during event
CELINA - A hush fell over the courtroom as Peter Pan took the stand. Accused of kidnapping Wendy, the boy who never grew up argued his innocence during an hourlong trial.
ST. MARYS - The city planning commission on Tuesday night recommended zoning recently annexed land as industrial.
The recommendation to zone 1.628 acres of land on the south side of McKinley Road west of the RJ Corman Railroad as industrial will be sent to city council for final approval.
ROCKFORD - Parkway girls basketball coach Chris Weirrick almost did a double take when he saw the lead his Panthers had during their game against Bradford.
