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 captures its 16th state girls cross country championship
By Tom Haines
OBETZ - Minster continued its unparalleled dominance of Division III girls cross country on Saturday.
The Wildcats took first place at the state meet at Fortress Obetz on Saturday by 61 points over Rittman, earning them their third straight state championship, their seventh in eight years, and their 16th overall. [More]
UNION TOWNSHIP - Incumbent township trustee Austin Harner is being challenged by Brandon Uncapher for an open trustee seat in the Nov. 7 general election. Candidates are presented in alphabetical order.
Austin Harner
Harner is a 29-year-old Celina High School graduate and farmer. He and his father own and operate a farm south of Mendon. He and his wife, Jadrian, of 6 years have four kids. [More]
Robert G. Stutzman, Jr. age 65 of Coldwater, formerly of Lima, passed away Friday, November 3, 2023, at 3:26 pm, Ohio State University-Wexner Medical Center. [More]
BENTON RIDGE - Once St. Henry found some breathing room against Huron, the Redskins put on the afterburners.
The Redskins head back to state for the first time since 2021 by beating Huron 25-23, 25-19, 25-18 in the Division III regional volleyball final on Saturday at Liberty-Benton High School.
BOWLING GREEN - After a deep playoff run, the St. Marys boys soccer team saw its season end with a 3-1 loss to Revere in the Division II regional final on Saturday night at Bowling Green High School.
Fort Recovery State Museum exhibit is battle through Native American eyes
FORT RECOVERY - A new traveling exhibit at Fort Recovery State Museum reintroduces St. Clair's Defeat through the lens of the tribal nations whose history, culture and people were forever changed by the battle.
