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.
COLDWATER - A local bank administrator known nationally as an expert on community banking issues is stepping down after more than 35 years with an area bank.
After building a distinguished career for himself with The Peoples Bank Co., Jack Hartings last month announced his retirement, effective at the end of this year. [More]
Ketner scores 22 points as Wildcats knock off defending MAC champion Flyers
By Colin Foster
MARIA STEIN - Minster's 2018 stop at the Hangar couldn't have been much worse.
Mike Ketner made sure his team left the building feeling better this time around.
Ketner scored nine of his game-high 22 points in the fourth quarter as Minster snapped Marion Local's 15-game MAC winning streak with a 45-42 result on Friday at the Hangar. [More]
CELINA - About 30 families attended a Thursday night informational meeting held by Immaculate Conception School after a kindergarten teacher was accused of sexual misconduct with a minor.
CELINA - Authorities are on the lookout for a Celina man with a history of violent offenses after he reportedly beat his wife and fled the scene early Friday morning.
Wabash River Conservancy District board members approved 2019 appropriations totaling $49,518, conservancy secretary Lil Knapke reported after the conservancy's recent meeting.
