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.
All 25 Catholic parishes in Mercer and Auglaize counties will be affected by upcoming pastoral planning changes aimed at addressing a shortage of priests and other shortfalls.
The changes likely will result in priests serving more parishes.
CELINA - School officials are close to launching the $126.8 million building project, as the state is expected to give final approval in a few weeks and a project manager has been assigned to the district.
CELINA - School board members at their Friday special meeting hired a veteran school administrator to replace treasurer Tom Sommer, who will resign Dec. 31.
ST. MARYS - Chaminade Julienne scored two touchdowns in the final two and a half minutes of the game, but it wasn't enough to keep St. Marys from advancing to the Division III Region 12 semifinals.
