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 Celina High School senior will be seeing lots of Mickey Mouse on both coasts in the coming weeks thanks to his accounting prowess.
Dylan Gilbert, the son of Ed and Sara Gilbert, recently achieved top scores on accounting tests at state competitions for Business Professionals of America and Future Business Leaders of America, enabling him to compete in nationals at both Disneyland and Disney World. [More]
CELINA - Multiple theft charges have been filed against the former Coldwater EMS treasurer after agency leaders questioned his handling of department money.
FORT RECOVERY - A tamburitza, an autograph book from 1886 and a Confederate newspaper printed during the Siege of Vicksburg are just some of the artifacts visitors will get to see at Sunday's opening of the Fort Recovery State Museum.
Coldwater graduate Lauren Leugers became a two-time Crossroads League shot put champion on Friday at Taylor University's George Glass Track and Field Complex.
