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.
Minster boys golf team hoping for another run to state tourney
By Tom Haines
MINSTER - The Minster boys golf team has made five straight trips to state, three under coach Jeremy Magoto, in one of the most successful stretches in program history.
But coach Magoto says the Wildcats rarely discuss the state tournament as they go through the season. [More]
JoAnn Freeman, 82, of New Bremen, OH passed away with her loved ones at her side, at 8:41 p.m Saturday August 12, 2023 at JTDM Hospital in St. Marys. [More]
FORT RECOVERY - More than 150 people attended the free, two-day "Beyond the Battlefield" event at the Fort Recovery State Museum, highlighting the Miami, Wyandot and Shawnee nations' history and culture.
CELINA - A trio of highly-animated, attention-loving California sea lions has been dazzling audiences with an assortment of tricks, dance moves, backflips and soaring leaps since debuting on Friday at the 171st Mercer County Fair.
The Celina girls tennis team finished second and St. Marys placed third at the eight-team Schroeder Invitational held Saturday at the Schroeder Tennis Center in Tipp City.
