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.
MINSTER - With athletic success comes greater financial cost, school board members learned on Monday.
Athletic director Josh Clune informed members that funds in the self-supporting athletic program are very low. The department's major revenue source is ticket sales. However, the cost to support teams as they continue into postseason tournaments and playoffs is weighing heavily on the budget. [More]
ST. HENRY - Council members are counting down the days until the village's new pool opens to the public.
An open house is scheduled for 4-6 p.m. Friday. Village administrator Ron Gelhaus said construction should be complete in time for a ribbon cutting and second open house on Monday, with the ceremony set to begin at 11 a.m. at 211 Parkview Drive. [More]
CELINA - Cheryl Ann Board of Developmental Disabilities members are considering placing a five-year renewal levy on the November general election ballot.
WAPAKONETA - A former Auglaize County Sheriff's deputy is serving a 10-day sentence in the Auglaize County jail after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor assault charge as part of a plea deal, according to the Auglaize County Municipal Court website.
Funds used for decades to improve sanitary and storm sewer systems
FORT RECOVERY - Voters likely will see a 2.5-mill, five-year stormwater control renewal levy on the November ballot after council members at Monday's meeting approved the emergency measure.
CELINA - Two Mercer County Sheriff's deputies recently flew to Texas to pick up a former Celina resident who had been arrested for violating his parole.
WAPAKONETA - Auglaize County Board of Elections members on Monday verified the May 8 primary election's official canvass with no change to the preliminary results.
ST. MARYS - Team Flight has moved up a flight on the steps of the basketball stairway.
On Monday, St. Marys post-player Makenna Mele joined Team Flight AAU teammates Sydney Cisco (St. Marys) and Kori Barrett (Kenton) as members of the 2019 Capital University women's basketball recruiting class.
