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.
Fort Loramie family on cutting edge of draft horse industry
By Abigail Miller
FORT LORAMIE - It's been nearly a century since the Barhorst family of Fort Loramie imported their first Belgian stallion.
Since then, the family has created a multi-generational legacy within the draft horse industry by constantly improving their herd and winning countless awards at various fairs across the country. [More]
ST. HENRY - Trivia buffs will have to comb through the records to find the last time a St. Marys football team was held below 80 yards rushing.
Let's just say, it doesn't happen very often.
St. Henry took advantage of a couple scoring opportunities in the first half and then played keep-away in the second half, blanking the Roughriders 17-0 Friday night at the Wally Post Athletic Complex in the first-ever meeting between the two schools. [More]
BUTLER TOWNSHIP - Philothea Road between Wessel and Tangeman roads in Butler Township will be closed for up to five weeks starting Tuesday for a culvert replacement, according to Mercer County Engineer Jim Wiechart.
CELINA - Celina's offense struggled and Versailles made the Bulldogs pay on a few big plays, sending them to a 26-0 season-opening loss at H.B. Hole Field.
MINSTER - Last year, Fort Loramie was a more experienced squad than Minster, and it showed as it defeated Minster twice, 39-27 and 35-19.
This year Minster starts with more experienced team, and the Wildcats achieved a 41-28 victory at Memorial Field on Friday in a game punctuated by big plays.
Baylen Blockberger put Coldwater ahead with a 49-yard touchdown pass to AJ Harlamert late in the second quarter and the Cavaliers started off the football season with a 29-12 win over Kenton at Cavalier Stadium.
