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.
CELINA - "Instrumental" was one of the most used words when describing the life and service of Jim Mustard.
Mustard, 75, Celina, was a former Celina mayor, city council member, Celina City Schools employee and community philanthrope. He died Saturday at his residence. [More]
PORTLAND, Ind. - The trial of a second woman charged in the murder of a Portland, Indiana, man began Monday with jury selection in Jay County Circuit Court in Portland.
CELINA - City council members on Monday unanimously agreed to draft an ordinance to restrict where medical marijuana dispensaries can be located in Celina.
ST. MARYS - St. Marys council members meeting Monday passed an ordinance to increase slightly an existing discount for new or expanding industrial electric customers.
MARIA STEIN - Marion Local school board members at their Monday meeting hired Amy Reineke as the new district treasurer and made preparations for the start of the school year.
Celina girls open 2021 tennis season with sweep of Bluffton
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Celina girls tennis team opened its 2021 season in fine fashion with a 5-0 sweep of Bluffton at the Booster Club Tennis Complex at the high school.