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 - Mercer County commissioners on Thursday held an informational meeting about potential maps restricting renewable energy development for the county.
County administrator Kim Everman explained by inviting public feedback at the meeting, commissioners could potentially make adjustments to draft maps before going through the formal hearing process. [More]
ST. MARYS - St. Marys was cruising on Friday night.
The Roughriders needed just 12 minutes to take a 28-0 lead over Kenton and added 20 points in the second quarter to start the running clock at halftime in a 55-0 victory in a Western Buckeye League football game at Grand Lake Health System Field on Friday. [More]
CELINA - Representatives of more than 50 companies made their way to the Tri Star career fair on Friday morning in a bid to secure future workers amid a highly competitive job market.
ST. MARYS - A new batch of accomplished, mostly former students were inducted into the St. Marys Memorial High School Alumni Foundation Hall of Fame on Friday night.
Minster QB sets school record in victory over Parkway
ROCKFORD - For the second week in a row, Minster relied almost solely on the passing game for its offense. And for the second week in a row, it was quite successful.
NEW BREMEN - David Homan rushed for 353 yards, shattering the single-game rushing record, to lead New Bremen to a 62-27 victory over St. Henry Friday night at Cardinal Stadium.
Celina and Ottawa-Glandorf scored all their points in the second quarter and the Bulldogs held off a late Titans charge to pick up their fifth straight win in a 14-7 Western Buckeye League football contest at Titan Stadium in Ottawa.
