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.
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Monday, November 11th, 2019
Champs again
Cardinals beat Redskins for 2nd title
By Colin Foster
FAIRBORN - New Bremen Head Volleyball Coach Diana Kramer sat with a handful of players in front of the media after Saturday's OHSAA Division IV State Championship match.
The love could be felt.
"Every single one of these girls have been with me for three years," Kramer said. "They're like my kids and I just love them."
"We love you, mom," a few players to her side uttered. [More]
Honor Flight 'trip of a lifetime' for Minster vet
By Sydney Albert
COLDWATER - Virgil Arling of Minster joined the most recent group of veterans taken by Honor Flight Dayton to tour the veteran memorials in Washington, D.C., which he called "the trip of a lifetime."
Arling, 87, is a retired Marine who served during the Korean War. He was deployed for seven months in Yokosuka, Japan, and said he was lucky enough never to see combat. [More]
Obituaries on November 11th, 2019
Barbara Evers
Barbara A. (Muhlenkamp) Evers, age 62, of Burkettsville, died Sunday, November 10, 2019 at Community Hospital in Coldwater. [More]
Norma Otting
Norma E. Otting, age 86 of Minster passed away on Friday, November 8, 2019 at her home. [More]
John Steineman
John E. Steineman, age 55 of New Bremen, died Saturday, November 9, 2019 at 2:4 [More]
Alfrieda Reichert
Alfrieda R. "Fritz" Reichert, age 90, of Cassella, passed away on November 8, 2019 at Mercer Health Hospital, Coldwater. [More]
Robert Speck
Robert (Bob) Speck, died Nov. 8, 2019. Funeral is at Lawn Funeral Home, 7909 S [More]
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Division VII, Region 28 Football Playoffs
Flyers rout Blackhawks
MARIA STEIN - Marion Local fumbled on its first drive of the game, but that was the only thing that didn't go the Flyers' way on Saturday night.
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Division VII, Region 28 Football Playoffs
Cardinals triumphant in return to playoffs
Compiled by Colin Foster
Fans had up-close seats for Saturday's Division VII, Region 28 playoff opener when New Bremen visited New Miami.
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VA benefits, service improving
Veterans Administration medical services personnel provide health care to hundreds of area veterans with local officials reporting improvement in services in recent years, despite accusations of mismanagement and delayed service.
Legion's Junior Auxiliary growing
CELINA - The Celina American Legion Junior Auxiliary's membership is growing, due in no small part to the efforts of coordinator Becky Fetters.
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2 Christian acts scheduled for Mercer County Fair
CELINA - Two Australian brothers who have climbed to the top of the Christian music charts with their upbeat, alternative style have been selected to play at next year's Mercer County Fair.
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