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 RECOVERY - Village officials reviewed two possible water treatment alternatives the village could use to soften water.
Marvin Gnagy, owner of PMG Consulting, and Rob Shoaf, owner of Shoaf Consulting, conducted a study of potential water softening alternatives and presented their findings to councilors during a work session on Monday evening. [More]
Minster's 1989 title run started MAC football dominance
By Dave Stilwell
It took 17 years for the Midwest Athletic Conference to win its first state football championship. In the 33 years that followed, the conference has claimed 40 more.
The 1989 Minster Wildcats opened the floodgates in what many thought would be [More]
Bernard J. "Pete" Schaefer, 86, formally of Coldwater passed away peacefully on Monday, October 16, 2023 at the Gardens of St. Henry after a short illness. [More]
Susan K. "Twig" Westerheide, age 74 of Celina, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023, at the Divine Nursing and Rehabilitation at Shane Hill in Rockford. [More]
FORT RECOVERY - A parent is again seeking accountability from school district administrators and school board members after he said his son's rights were violated, leading to his suspension and incarceration at a juvenile detention center.
