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, August 3rd, 2023
By William Kincaid
CELINA - At first, the interactions between a group of Japanese and American teenagers were subdued, marked by awkward glances, few words and a preoccupation with their cellphones.
But after pairing up for a series of activities and games, the teens overcame the language barrier and cultural differences and warmed up to one another. After all, most children, whatever their origin, like to have fun. [More]
Obituaries on August 3rd, 2023
Michael A. Meckstroth (69) of rural New Knoxville, Ohio, passed away peacefully [More]
Local pictures on August 3rd, 2023
Subscriber stories on August 3rd, 2023
Carver shaves chips off blocks
WAPAKONETA - After carefully slicing and sculpting the beginnings of his next work of art, wood carver Jason Stoner turned to an unexpected tool: a blowtorch.
COLDWATER - Coldwater school board members on Wednesday morning approved hiring a human resources coordinator.
Board members hired Kristina Timmerm
CELINA - An Auglaize County woman was sentenced to up to five years of community control sanctions stemming from theft charges in Mercer County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday morning.
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Compiled By Tom Haines
Fort Recovery grad Nick Thwaits pitched two innings in relief for Single-A Lake Elsinore on Wednesday, giving up one run on two hits, as the Storm fell 7-1 to Modesto.