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 man arrested for allegedly partaking in Jan. 6 Capitol riot
By Leslie Gartrell
TOLEDO - A Celina man arrested for allegedly participating in the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot will be released on a $10,000 unsecured bond.
Don Chilcoat is set to be released Monday following a detention hearing with Magistrate Darrell Clay in the U.S. District Court's Northern District of Ohio in Toledo on Friday. [More]
CELINA - A Celina man on Friday was charged with 47 counts involving pandering obscenity involving a minor and possessing criminal tools, according to information from the Mercer County Sheriff's Office.
FORT LORAMIE - Last year, Fort Loramie dominated Minster 40-7 to start the season. This time it was a much closer affair, but the Redskins obtained the win for the second year in a row, 39-27.
NEW BREMEN - Despite 125 yards in penalties, New Bremen was able to keep Bath out of the end zone in a 28-0 season-opening victory over the Wildcats Friday night at Cardinal Stadium.
Coldwater fell behind early on a miscue by the punt team, but scored the next 37 points in a 37-2 win at Kenton in Week One football action at Robinson Field in Kenton.
