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.
ST. MARYS - Initial tests measuring microcystin levels at West Beach in Grand Lake St. Marys State Park show toxin levels are low enough to remove the "no contact" water advisory signs.
For now, however, the signs will remain as officials continue testing to ensure the results are consistent, park director Dave Faler said on Friday. [More]
ROCKFORD - During the preseason, new Parkway Head Football Coach Joel Henkle talked about the opening game against Crestview being a test to see if the team has bought in to what the coaching staff has been preaching.
The fourth quarter provided the answer after Crestview tied the game at 20-20 late in the third quarter. [More]
Barbara L. Brubaker, 88, formerly of Saint Marys, and a resident of Lochhaven Assisted Living Center, Lima, died 11:15 A.M. Friday, August 30, 2019. [More]
CELINA - For the new owner of Charlie's Pastry Shop, doughnuts are more than just a sweet treat; they are a calling.
The aroma of doughnuts at the store in downtown Celina brought back Tiffany Sawmiller's memories of going to the bakery with her dad every morning when she was growing up.
MERCER - A two-vehicle accident Friday evening apparently left one person dead.
Emergency responders were working at the scene of a two-vehicle, head-on crash near the intersection of U.S. 33 and Sites Road near the line between Union and Center townships about 8:30 p.m.
ST. HENRY - After a trip to the playoffs in 2018, St. Henry Head Football Coach Brad Luthman knew his 2019 Redskins would have a lot of growing up to do this season.
