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.
ST. MARYS - Money must be spent on a consultant to design the next phases of the High Street reservoir mill renovation project before construction can start, city council members were told on Monday.
While reviewing the proposed city budget on Monday night, councilman Dan Uhlenhake inquired about a $150,000 line item for consulting services for the next phases of the project, which would focus on the inside of the structure. [More]
Betty J. Wieter, 88, of St. Marys, died on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. at the Otterbein Senior Lifestyle Choices in St. Marys after a brief illness. [More]
ST. MARYS - City officials plan to pursue nearly $750,000 in street improvements next year, council members on the finance commitee learned during their Monday night meeting.
FORT RECOVERY - Village officials hope to complete a study of the village's wastewater treatment system next year.
During Monday's village council meeting, village administrator Randy Diller said the last time the village had a complete study done was about 25 years ago.
WAPAKONETA - The Auglaize County District Advisory Council (DAC) during a special meeting Monday accepted the nomination of Kay Schmiesing to fill the open seat on the Auglaize County Board of Health that was left after former board member Linda Kitzmiller died in September.
OPSWA Divisions VI and VII All-Ohio Football Teams
Hughes' big rebounding night leads Panthers past Blackhawks
ROCKFORD - When asked what was the more amazing accomplishment for Allison Hughes - a record night of rebounding or the fact that she was not called for a personal foul all night, Parkway girls basketball coach Dan Williamson was quick with a humorous answer.
Big nights from seniors Kaylee Freund and Chloe Bornhorst powered New Bremen past Lincolnview on Monday, as the Cardinals pulled away from the Lancers on the way to a 63-52 girls basketball win on the road.
