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.
NEW BREMEN - A new exhibit at Art Source Ohio will invite viewers to self-reflect with a collection of abstract multimedia paintings and conceptual glass sculptures.
"Beneath the Surface" will feature the work of Gregory Price and Jimi Gleason and will kick off with a reception party from 1-5 p.m. Saturday at the gallery, 647 West Monroe Street, where the artists will be available to meet with guests. [More]
Parkway had historic season in winning first MAC football title
By Robb Hemmelgarn
None of the 43 players on Parkway's football roster this season were born in 1973 when their program raised the Midwest Athletic Conference's inaugural conference football title.
For many, their parents weren't even born yet, and of the present coaching staff, only defensive line coach Jeff Farmer was alive when the Black and Gold from Parkway pounded through the schedule en route to a perfect 10-0 campaign. [More]
CELINA - Any attempts to regulate activities such as a drag show in city parks will be deemed unconstitutional, said city law director George Moore at Monday night's regular city council meeting.
ST. MARYS - City council members heard first reading of an ordinance to enter into a contract with Pohlkat Inc. for lime sludge removal without taking officials bids.
Coldwater needed a double tiebreaker to pull out a Midwest Athletic Conference win over Delphos St. John's in a boys golf match at the Mercer County Elks on Monday afternoon.
