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 - A statue commemorating local firefighters now graces the south end of Lock One Park in downtown New Bremen.
The life-sized replica honors the efforts of New Bremen firefighters and emergency personnel, past, present and future. Commissioned by the family of fallen firefighter Ken Jutte, the 6-foot statue weighs more than 700 pounds. [More]
ST. HENRY - Throughout the second and third quarters, St. Henry was able to stay ahead of Celina every time the Bulldogs made a move.
After Celina got to within four at 42-38 with 7:08 left in the fourth quarter, the Redskins closed the door and doubled up on the locks by finishing the game on a 17-2 run en route to a 59-40 win over their Mercer County rival at Redskins Gymnasium on Monday night. [More]
Patricia Ann Otten (Stonebarger) 88, a native of Dayton, Ohio, passed away peacefully in Coldwater, Ohio, on December 15, 2017, surrounded by her family. [More]
CELINA - City council members on Monday night rounded out the year at their final regular meeting by approving new three-year contracts for the police and fire unions and a salary schedule for its non-union officers and employees.
MINSTER - School board members are considering a replacement levy that would more than double revenue from the district's recreation levy from $13,000 to $30,000 per year.
ROCKFORD - Parkway school board members on Monday learned the district offers four classes that allow students to earn both high school and college credit when completed.
