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.
After 29 years with St. Henry Schools, superintendent Julie Garke will retire at the end of July.
School board members on Monday night approved Garke's resignation. Garke has been in an administrative role since 2001. She gave her compliments to administrators, teachers and the community. [More]
CELINA - Santa Claus loves milk and cookies and according to some of his elves, an offering of decorated gingerbread men is a sure-fire way to land on the big guy's nice list.
To ensure the entire family makes the cut, don't be afraid to dust some flour around and spill the molasses while engaging in this traditional Christmas baking activity. [More]
NEW BREMEN - Village council members on Monday heard second reading of an ordinance to award PAB Construction Co., Coldwater, a $358,400 bid to replace the curbs and gutters on State Route 274.
Marion Local pulled away in the second half to extend its winning streak to six straight in a 52-36 win over Wapakoneta in Saturday afternoon girls basketball action.
