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.

Monday, February 10th, 2020

Woman faces murder charge

By Sydney Albert

ST. MARYS - A St. Marys woman was arrested for murder early Saturday morning after a reported shooting in the Sandy Beach area.

Stephanie L. Sweigart, 30, was arrested and is being held without bond on a first-degree felony murder charge, according to the Auglaize County jail website.

Auglaize County Sheriff's deputies and St. Marys police responded to a reported shooting west of St. Marys in the Sandy Beach area at 3:32 a.m. Saturday, according to an Auglaize County Sheriff's Office news release.

Upon arrival, deputies reportedly found Wesley A. Sweigart, 36, dead inside the residence. Auglaize County Coroner Jason Stienecker ordered that he be transported to the Lucas County Coroner's Office to undergo an autopsy. Stephanie Sweigart was taken into custody.

Also assisting at the scene were St. Marys Emergency Medical Services, the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation and the Auglaize County Prosecutor's Office, the release stated.

The investigation is reportedly in the very early stages, and the release stated that no further comment would be made at this time.

Update:
2/11/2020
The 911 call has been released and is available on dailystandard.com.

Archive of February 10th, 2020

Buy this E-Edition

Additional online stories on this date

A Rockford man was killed in vehicle rollover

WAPAKONETA - A Rockford man was killed Sunday morning when his vehicle reportedly overturned near the Mercer-Van Wert county line.

David Kimmel, 69, was pronounced deceased Sunday after his arrival at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. [More]

What's next?

Knapke considering a pro career after Toledo

BOWLING GREEN - Luke Knapke plans to work at a golf course once his basketball career is over.

Life on the links, however, may have to wait.

"I [More]

Subscriber and paid stories on this date

Officials OK storage unit for impounded vehicles

CELINA - Police chief Tom Wale's long-wanted storage unit to house impounded vehicles will go up this year on city property adjacent to the solar field on Meyer Road.

Moms organize, teach girls by example

CELINA - Encouraging children to give back to the community is an important lesson that many educators and extracurricular leaders try to teach.

Weekend Roundup

Panthers fall in regional quarters

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

Coldwater hosted the Division III regional for the state wrestling dual match championships on Saturday, with the winner of the 16-team tournament advancing to next week's state tournament in Columbus.

Sectional Swimming

Area teams have strong performances in Lima

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

The Celina and New Bremen girls had strong performances, as did the St. Marys boys on Saturday at the Division II swimming sectional swim meet held at the YMCA in Lima. No team scores were charted at the sectional.