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.
COLDWATER - The top seeds from the Mercer and Auglaize County sectionals came away with the big wins during the opening games of the District 4 ACME tournament on Sunday at Veterans Field in Coldwater.
Coldwater took advantage of several New Bremen errors and Ross Weigel pitched a one-hitter in the Cavaliers' 11-1 five-inning win in the opening game. [More]
Joseph Edward Hobbs, 60, formerly of St. Marys, OH died Tuesday July 4, 2017 at his residence in Omaha, NE, following a long battle with cancer. [More]
Marjorie L. Houts, age 85, of Celina transitioned to eternity with the Lord Jesus Christ on Friday, July 7, 2017 at Briarwood Village in Coldwater, Ohio. [More]
Local officials skeptical about phosphorus-removal plan
CELINA - An official with Great Lakes Bios Systems of Wisconsin believes his company has a process that can reduce phosphorus in streams by 40 percent in about three months by enhancing natural bacteria and enzymes.
St. Henry fell short of making the finals of the 2017 Junior ACME state baseball tournament in losing to Archbold 3-0 in the semifinals on Sunday at the Wally Post Athletic Complex.
