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 - School board members on Monday approved developing a pilot program for a nondenominational religious instruction class for high school students.
More than 20 people attended Monday's school board meeting to support the program. Celina First Church of God Teaching Pastor Craig Flack said high school students would need parental approval to leave school to attend the offsite Bible education program during the school day. [More]
St. Henry shoots over 50 percent from field in victory over Celina
By Gary R. Rasberry
CELINA - A hot shooting first half gave St. Henry all the advantage it needed as the Redskins bounced back from their first loss of the season to beat Celina 56-29 in Monday night girls basketball action at the Fieldhouse.
CELINA - City council members on Monday night passed final reading of the 2019 budget ordinance that sets aside $48.18 million for all accounts, compared with $51.74 million this year.
FORT RECOVERY - The ball diamond improvement project has been delayed due to wet weather, and village administrator Randy Diller in his report to council on Monday said he was unsure what more could be completed before spring.
CELINA - A traffic stop reportedly led to drug bust on Sunday, resulting in four Celina residents being arrested, two of whom also face child-endangerment charges.
KINSMAN - Pymatuning Creek in northeast Ohio has been designated as an Ohio wild and scenic river, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
