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 - A local youth was runner-up for the second consecutive year in a national photography contest.
Josh King, 14, earned second place in the 14-18 year age division by the American Birding Association. He had earned the honor in a younger age group in his first attempt at the competition last year. [More]
CELINA - The city's planning commission on Thursday night took the first step necessary for Kerry Roberts to relocate his business, C-Town Wings, to a larger facility to be built on Havemann Road, a move he says will create 15 new jobs.
ST. HENRY – School board members on Thursday became more acquainted with the district's facilities and learned about the future needs of St. Henry's schools.
