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.
Lutherans, Catholics share dialogue on common bond
By Ed Gebert
CELINA - Almost 500 years ago, Martin Luther raised objections to some Catholic Church practices, sparking a reformation that resulted in the birth of the Lutheran Church.
From one church came two, and relations between the sides haven't always been smooth. [More]
Irene L. (Berg) Jarvis, age 91, passed away on the evening of November 2, 2016. She had been a resident of Elmwood Assisted Living in New Bremen for 10 months. [More]
Minster quarterback Jared Huelsman and Marion Local linebacker Jack Homan received top honors from the coaches of the Midwest Athletic Conference as all-conference honors were released on Thursday.
Twelve years ago this week, the state football playoffs got underway and head coach Howard Overman's New Bremen Cardinals joined in on the excitement as they prepared to square off at home against the Troy Christian Eagles.
