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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Tuesday, August 1st, 2023
Dachshund to the finish line
County fair holds inaugural wiener dog race
By Erin Gardner
WAPAKONETA - It isn't easy racing a 30-yard dash with little legs, but two groups of dashing doxins put the pedal to the metal to compete in the inaugural Auglaize County Fair wiener dog races.
The race featured two heats for the two sizes of dachshunds, standard and miniature. The standard averages 16-32 pounds at one year of age, and the miniature normally weighs less than 12 pounds at one year. Each winner received a first-place trophy and $250. [More]
Obituaries on August 1st, 2023
Norman Bertke
Norman L. Bertke, age 91 of Minster, Ohio passed away in the night on July 30, 2023 at Heritage Manor, Minster Ohio. [More]
Don Gallehue
A celebration of life for Don "Gally" Gallehue will be held from 3-5 p.m. Thurs [More]
Local pictures on August 1st, 2023
Subscriber stories on August 1st, 2023
Boards of elections gear up for Aug. 8 election
CELINA - Local boards of elections have seen a steady stream of electors come in ahead of next week's special election to vote on whether to make it more difficult to amend the state's constitution.
Board members review early plans for athletic facility
ROCKFORD - Parkway school board members during a special meeting Monday evening reviewed initial plans for the district's new athletic facility.
They also approved placing a five-year, 1.5 mill permanent improvement tax levy renewal on the Nov. 7 ballot.
Councilors OK Hometown Cable easement
COLDWATER - Village councilors at Monday night's special meeting granted an easement to Hometown Cable to facilitate the sale of the telecommunications provider to another entity.
Grand Lake Fishing Report
Cooler temps meaning more bites
Wow, it has been hot.
We finally had some reprieve this week with the cooler temperatures, and this in turn has the fish biting. Monday's water temperature was 79.1 degrees.
Area Roundup
McClain wins LJGA Champions Tourney
Compiled By Tom Haines and Gary R. Rasberry
Tyce McClain of Delphos St. John's won the Lima Junior Golf Association's Tournament of Champions at Shawnee Country Club on Monday, edging out Kyle Sutton of Wayne Trace and Ross Dietz of Botkins with a 4-over 76.
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