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, February 3rd, 2020
By Tom Stankard
COLDWATER - Cleaning up the community he calls home is Jordan Osterfeld's idea of a day well spent.
People often see him cleaning up the streets with a smile on his face and waving at passing pedestrians. When not working at McSober's Saloon, Osterfeld, 30, who has special needs, likes to spend his time riding his bike around town, collecting litter from the streets as he goes. [More]
Obituaries on February 3rd, 2020
Janet Lee Emans, age 85, of Mendon, passed away Friday, January 31, 2020, at her daughter Linda's home in Celina. [More]
Roland Lee Hinton, age 92, of Celina, Ohio passed away at his residence on Febr [More]
Don Graves, 66, of Saint Marys, died 11:15 P.M. Friday, January 31, 2020, at Vancrest of Saint Marys. [More]
Roger F. Siefring, age 83, of Philothea, Ohio, died Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Community Hospital in Coldwater. [More]
Local pictures on February 3rd, 2020
Subscriber stories on February 3rd, 2020
CELINA - The 2020 Winter Icebreaker Dance, an annual fundraiser for the Lake Improvement Association, will take place 6:30 p.m. Feb. 22 at Romer's Catering in Celina.
ST. HENRY - It was as if St. Henry had a running start.
The Redskins raced out to a 20-point lead in the first 11 1/2 minutes of the game and never looked back, cruising to a 53-28 victory over Celina on Saturday night in St. Henry.
Weekend Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry and Colin Foster
The New Bremen girls and Versailles boys swimming teams claimed bragging rights in the Midwest Athl
CELINA - Just when Celina looked primed to make a run at New Bremen in the third quarter, Kira Bertke caught fire.
The New Bremen senior hit four 3-pointers in the third quarter to help the Cardinals pull away and pick up a 60-30 win in a matinee girls basketball contest on Saturday.