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 - Change is hard, and with a new year comes fresh opportunities for resolutions.
Celina-based licensed therapist Aaron Kuhn said many people fail at New Year's resolutions. He said those looking to change habits in the new year may want to consider digging deeper to make meaningful change. [More]
MINSTER - Minster held a 10-point lead over Marion Local during the first quarter Tuesday night.
The Flyers fixed that slowly but surely.
Marion Local outscored Minster 20-6 in the second quarter and gradually pulled away for a 56-41 win in its Midwest Athletic Conference opener. The Flyers (3-1) have won three of four to start the season, with their only loss coming at the hands of St. Marys last week. [More]
LAURA - A Darke County man is among 10 Ohioans who died during five deadly fires over the weekend in what officials are calling the deadliest Christmas weekend on record for fires.
CELINA - Hellwarth Road between State Route 29 and Mud Pike will be temporarily closed intermittently over the course of the next six months, according to a news release from Mercer County Engineer Jim Wiechart.
Celina defeats Marion Local; Coldwater pulls away from St. Henry
CELINA - Once Celina got the lead against Marion Local with 5:22 to play in the third quarter, there was nothing that Marion Local could do to pry the lead away from the Bulldogs.
Fort Recovery outscored National Trail 9-7 in the fourth quarter to pick up its first victory of the regular season with a 38-37 decision in a recently scheduled contest on Tuesday night in New Paris.
