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 - After making her decision a long time ago, Lauren Gilliland is now officially a Ball State Cardinal.
The Coldwater senior signed her national letter of intent to play for the NCAA Division I volleyball program on Wednesday just before taking part in the District 8 All-Star Match being held at the Palace. [More]
ST. MARYS - Many local communities are honoring veterans by hanging banners on light posts, but the idea for the project reportedly stems from one St. Marys teenager's Girl Scout Gold Award project.
CELINA - Though its ranks have dwindled to just a handful of members, the Celina History Club persists in keeping aflame a broad range of intellectual and cultural interests.
CELINA - Motorists are encountering new school zone speed limits around Tri Star Career Compact and Wright State University-Lake Campus on State Route 703.
Five-year forecast predicts deficit spending in 2023
ST. MARYS - Board of education members approved their five-year financial forecast, which predicts a healthy stream of revenue until deficit spending begins in 2023.
