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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Thursday, May 4th, 2023
Coldwater Chief director retiring after 50 years
By William Kincaid
COLDWATER - Steve Adams, also known as "Friendly" for obvious reasons, runs the show at Chief Supermarket in Coldwater. But more often than not, he can can be found restocking canned goods or even mopping the floor.
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Obituaries on May 4th, 2023
Cletus R. Grieshop, age 84 of Minster, Ohio, died at 4:59 AM on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at Heritage Manor Nursing Center, Minster, Ohio. [More]
V. June Link, 70, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at Mercer Health in Coldwater. [More]
Local pictures on May 4th, 2023
Subscriber stories on May 4th, 2023
Middle school principal to take Spencerville superintendent position
ROCKFORD - Parkway Middle School Principal Brian Woods will exit the school district to become the new superintendent of Spencerville Local Schools in August.
Parkway takes control in fifth, beats St. Henry to finish 6-1 in MAC
ST. HENRY - Two well-hit balls put St. Henry fielders in tough position to start the fifth inning, and once Parkway had runners on, it capitalized.
Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Marion Local football team will switch divisions after the Ohio High School Athletic Association announced its divisional and regional breakdowns for the 2023 season after computing competitive balance numbers.
Flowers are always atop the gift list
Mother's Day is an opportunity to show moms how much they're loved and appreciated. Though many moms may insist they don't want anything beyond spending the day with their children, gifts are a big part of Mother's Day.