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.
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Michigan man leads police on high-speed chase
By Leslie Gartrell
ROCKFORD - A Michigan man was arrested Sunday after leading police officers on a 100 mph high-speed chase through yards and farm fields in and around Rockford.
Benjamin H. Polasky, 39, Owosso, Mich., was arrested on felony fleeing charges, according to a news release from Rockford Police Chief Paul May. Polasky was also wanted by the U.S. Marshals Service, the release reads. [More]
Pulling away
Flurry of goals helps Celina get past New Knoxville
By Gary R. Rasberry
CELINA - New Knoxville's boys soccer team wasted little time answering Celina's first goal of the match.
And the Bulldogs did likewise in putting the match away.
Celina scored three goals in a span of under eight minutes to turn a 2-1 lead into a 4-1 lead at halftime en route to picking up the second straight win of the season via a 6-1 decision on Saturday afternoon at the soccer stadium. [More]
Obituaries on August 29th, 2022
David Howick
David "Dave" Howick, age 67, of Celina passed away at 4:58 am on August 28, 2022 at Divine Nursing and Rehab at Shane Hill in Rockford. [More]
Gregory Francis
Gregory Joseph Francis, age 59, of Versailles, passed away peacefully of natura [More]
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Sneak peek at Rush Complex
Community members check out sprawling property
CELINA - A special preview at Rush Sports Complex on Sunday offered community members a glimpse of whats in store for the revamped recreational center ahead of its Sept. 12 opening date.
Mercer Health beefs up security
COLDWATER - Mercer Health officials last week approved a contract with the Coldwater Police Department to provide 10 hours of coverage each day at the hospital.
Armstrong Museum celebrates moon rocket launch
The Armstrong Air & Space Museum in Wapakoneta plans a liftoff party today to celebrate the launch of the Artemis I mission.
Artemis represents t
Cardinals race past Cavaliers
SIDNEY - With an extra day before the Week Two game and the school year starting, New Bremen coach Chris Schmidt was hoping to see his squad come out with a clean game.
Bulldogs sweep Rotary Green Division titles
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Wright State University-Lake Campus hosted the annual Celina Rotary Invitational, bringing in teams from Ohio and Indiana running in two divisions.
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