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.
MARIA STEIN - In a game of momentum shifts, Marion Local hit a couple big fourth-quarter three-pointers and held off New Knoxville in the closing seconds for a 42-38 victory in the regular season finale Thursday night at the Hangar.
The Flyers took control of the game early, thanks in part to an active zone defense that forced nine New Knoxville turnovers in the first quarter. [More]
ST. MARYS - A family has been forced to leave home after a fire destroyed the second story of the house and smoke and water damage compromised the rest.
MINSTER - A former Minster-Jackson Township fire chief has repaid $980 to the village of Minster after state auditors discovered he had made credit card charges that were unsupported or prohibited by village policy.
NEW BREMEN - Crown Equipment Corp. has been recognized by the CA Group and the state Legislature for the company's part in employing local people with disabilities.
Late 3-pointer lifts Minster past Fort Recovery in state-ranked matchup
FORT RECOVERY- With the score tied 35-all with 39.7 seconds left in regulation, Minster girls basketball coach Mike Wiss sent out a lineup with one senior guard and two freshmen.
