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.
Bulldogs avenge regular season loss to Roughriders with win in tournament
By Gary R. Rasberry
FINDLAY - Celina boys basketball coach Jay Imwalle would have likely gone to the ends of the earth to get a chance to play St. Marys one more time this season.
Tuesday's tournament game between the Grand Lake rivals at Findlay High School was much closer - and the postgame was more enjoyable for the Celina coach. [More]
NEW BREMEN - Three local businesspeople and organizations were recognized at the Southwestern Auglaize County Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Banquet for giving back to the community.
BATH TOWNSHIP - "This senior class won two games in junior high," said New Bremen coach Adam Dougherty, reflecting on the past after Tuesday's Division IV tournament opener with Perry.
Payton Jutte netted a game-high 28 points as Fort Recovery defeated Liberty-Benton 72-59 to open up Division III sectional play at the Elida Fieldhouse.
