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.
Alli May's 3-pointer lifts Coldwater past Fort Recovery in MAC hoops action
By Gary R. Rasberry
COLDWATER - Starting the game missing the first 11 shots is usually not a good recipe for victory.
But Coldwater played strong defense to overcome the cold start and used an Alli May 3-pointer with 20 seconds remaining in regulation to win 34-31 over Fort Recovery in Midwest Athletic Conference girls' basketball action on Saturday afternoon at the Palace. [More]
CELINA - City officials recently took action to pay off the entire debt on the West Bank walkway project, a move that mayor Jeff Hazel said will save the city thousands of dollars in fees and interest.
Minster native honored for his many years of service
MINSTER - The Minster Civic Association named lifelong resident Tom Roetgerman the 2018 Citizen of the Year on Saturday night for his commitment and service to the village at the association's 52nd annual award banquet.
