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.
CELINA - Lake Improvement Association members on Saturday set their goals for the year, including better collaboration with other groups and government agencies to improve Grand Lake's water quality.
LIA President Nick Rentz said the goals reflect [More]
St. Marys places fifth; several bowlers earn All-Ohio honors
By Gary R. Rasberry
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Coldwater girls bowling team made a great charge to the championship match of the Division II girls state tournament, only to be stopped by Fairport Harding, giving the Cavaliers the runner-up trophy on Saturday at Wayne Webb's Columbus Bowl. [More]
Daniel J. "Dan" Kohler, 51, of Rockford, OH formerly of Botkins, died 3:32 a.m., Sat. March 3, 2018, at Mercer Co. Community Hospital, Coldwater, OH. [More]
U.S. Rep. says retaliation against tariff threat could hurt farmers
PIQUA - President Donald Trump's threat of tariffs on imported steel and aluminum has prompted backlash from U.S. trading partners, and U.S. Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Troy, says any retaliation may affect agricultural exports.
CELINA - Two Celina men were charged on Saturday after police officers recovered 34 grams of suspected methamphetamine, according to a news release from Celina Police Chief Tom Wale.
Wildcats defeat Indians for third straight district title
WAPAKONETA - The Minster girls basketball team three-peated as Division IV district champions on Saturday night.
The fourth-ranked Wildcats did so with a 53-40 victory over the eighth-ranked Fort Recovery Indians in an All-Midwest Athletic Conference championship game at Wapakoneta High School.
The Celina boys' bowling team will participate in its first state tournament since 2008 after winning the Division I district title on Saturday at Star Lanes in Port Clinton.
