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.
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Friday, December 22nd, 2017
Local firm plans major expansion
Dollar Tree store eyed in Celina
By William Kincaid
CELINA - A local manufacturer is gearing up for a multimillion dollar, job-creating expansion while a developer has its sights set on planting a Dollar Tree store in Celina.
Celina Planning Commissioners Jeff Hazel, Tom Hone and Ralph Stelzer on Thursday night took action to allow the two plans to move forward. [More]
Armstrong airport may host airshow
By Sydney Albert
WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County officials are working to possibly host an airshow at the Neil Armstrong Airport in 2019.
County commissioner Don Regula said county officials have been considering the airshow to provide more entertainment during the 50th anniversary celebration of Neil Armstrong's famous moonwalk. [More]
Obituaries on December 22nd, 2017
Chad Albers
Mr. Chad Albers of McDonough, Georgia, passed away December 19, 2017.
He is p [More]
Betty Giere
Betty C. (Hogan) Giere, age 88, of Coldwater, died Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at her home in Coldwater. [More]
Gertrude VanDePitte
Gertrude Carlyn Gray VanDePitte, age 94, of Union City, Ohio and formerly of Ro [More]
Janice Moeller
Janice Moeller, 75, Coldwater, died Dec. 22, 2017, in Greenville.
Arrangement [More]
Wilfred Wilker
Wilfred J. Wilker age 87 of New Bremen, died on Thursday, December 21, 2017 at 5:05 A.M. at the Elmwood Assisted Living of New Bremen. [More]
Marie Will
Marie E. Will, age 90 of New Bremen, died on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at 9:42 P.M. at the Joint Twp. Dist. Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. [More]
Local pictures on December 22nd, 2017
Subscriber stories on December 22nd, 2017
Effort to reroute highway in Fort runs into snag
FORT RECOVERY - A dispute has arisen over the possible sale of a property involved in the village's effort to reroute State Route 49.
Resident Joe
Two suffer serious injuries in crash
MARION TOWNSHIP - Two people suffered incapacitating injuries in a collision on Thursday morning after the driver of a pickup truck reportedly failed to see their vehicle while attempting to turn left and struck it.
Celina school raffle held to help needy families
Quilt stitched by teacher's mom raised $367
CELINA - Celina Intermediate School students and staff raised $367 for locals in need this Christmas.
The school hosted a quilt raffle, for which teachers and students purchased tickets. The patchwork quilt made of Celina Bulldogs T-shirts was stitched together by teacher Mark Binkley's mother.
Wildkittens get past Cavaliers
COLDWATER - The game plan worked in the first half for Coldwater.
The Cavaliers used a zone defense to stymie a Bath team known for outside shooting and made enough shots on the offensive end to lead after each of the first three quarters.
Streak still alive
Panthers beat Bulldogs for fourth straight win
ROCKFORD - Four straight wins.
That hasn't happened for Parkway this century.
But with a 44-37 victory over Celina on Thursday night, the Panthers extended their streak to four games to improve to 6-3 overall and 4-2 against non-conference opponents.
Cardinals roll past Rams
Compiled by Colin Foster
Jane Homan and Paige Jones scored 10 points apiece as New Bremen cruised to a 55-32 rout of Upper Scioto Valley on Thursday night.
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