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.
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP - Clark County officials will handle any legal action involving a Springfield-area man in connection with the death of a 3-month-old girl.
The girl was found in a truck on Tuesday in the 6200 block of Wabash Road.
Clark County court documents allege Brian Hayslip, 22, told police he had shaken 3-month-old Lily Hayslip when she began crying while he was feeding her Tuesday. [More]
ST. MARYS - City council members on Wednesday heard first reading of an ordinance appropriating final expenses for 2016.
Council members John Bubp, Robin Willoughby, Todd Fleagle and Dan Uhlenhake were present to consider allocating about $2.7 million to cover the costs. [More]
Kathleen Lavon Fox, age 88 of Celina, Ohio passed away peacefully on Tuesday Dec. 27, 2016 at the Gardens at Celina, with her family at her bedside. [More]
COLDWATER - Tyler Schlarman and Ryan Luttmer came up clutch in overtime to lead St. Henry past Coldwater, 57-52, in the opening game of the Asset Allocation Associates Holiday Classic on Wednesday night at the Palace.
Minster dominated the first half against Bellevue en route to advancing to the championship game of the McDonald's Holiday Tournament with a 54-50 win over the Redmen on Wednesday at Bath High School.
