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.
Angela N. King of Celina emerged victorious in Tuesday's three-way race for the Republican nomination for the Ohio 84th District Seat.
She will advance to the Nov. 8 general election to face off against Democrat Sophia Rodriguez of Celina for the seat. Rodriguez ran unopposed in Tuesday's Democratic primary election. [More]
Nathan John Sturwold, age 34 of Miamisburg and formerly of Troy, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2022. He was born Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 1987. [More]
CELINA - Lake Facilities Authority members on Tuesday moved to increase the total contract of the Burntwood-Langenkamp Wetland Conservation Area to $1.15 million to cover additional costs.
WAPAKONETA - With temperatures expected to soar into the 90s today, Auglaize County 4-H members will be on the lookout for signs of heat stress in their animals.
MINSTER - Village councilors approved pay increases for lifeguards at Tuesday night's meeting with the hope of making it easier to staff the pool next summer.
