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.
NEW BREMEN - New Bremen pitcher Ryan Bertke had a rough start, but finished strong against Marion Local.
Bertke rebounded after giving up two runs in the first inning to toss a complete-game, four-hitter in leading the seventh-seeded Cardinals to a 6-4 victory over the eighth-seeded Flyers in the opening round of the Division IV sectional round. [More]
After coming back last season to pitch in Major League Baseball after having undergone two Tommy John surgeries that took him away from the game for several years, Cory Luebke has decided on a new focus in his life.
The Marion Local graduate announced his retirement this past weekend, only days after making two appearances with the Chicago White Sox's Triple-A affiliate in Charlotte, North Carolina. [More]
CELINA - The pressure is on as Maria Stein Shrine of the Holy Relics officials must secure $750,000 in donations by the end of the year to take full advantage of a $2 million anonymous matching donation offer and ensure the center's survival for future generations.
CELINA - Children need to be careful when they spend time on the internet, Miss Lake Festival Festival Outstanding Teen 2016 Alexis Heath told Celina Elementary School students Tuesday afternoon.
CELINA - At least one person was injured a motorcycle-vehicle accident on Tuesday night.
At 8:17 p.m. Celina police and the city Emergency Medical Services reportedly responded to the scene of the accident at the intersection of East Market Street and Lakeshore Drive.
The Minster girls had a strong day in field events as the Midwest Athletic Conference Track and Field Championships got underway at Cardinal Stadium in New Bremen.
Celina scored six runs in the fourth inning and five more in the fifth to pull away and defeat Shawnee 15-3 in five innings in the Division II softball tournament opener for both teams in Shawnee Township.
