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 - Officials are coordinating with the state to see if more money can be released to Celina City Schools to help cover rising construction costs for a 7-12 school building set to start going up in summer 2024.
Celina school board members recently heard a mixed bag of updates on the $126.8 million building project which is being pursued in phases. [More]
Adam John McCullough aka "Adam Ant," 35, of St. Marys, OH died unexpectedly Thursday June 22, 2023 at University Medical Center in Cincinnati, OH. [More]
CELINA - While the Fourth of July is often celebrated with fireworks, the booming sounds, crashing lights and sulfurous stench can be triggering for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.
With the score tied 5-5 heading to the bottom of the ninth inning, Grand Lake would need a bit of luck to pick up a second straight win over the aptly-named Royal Oak Leprechauns.
