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.
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Tuesday, November 14th, 2023
St. Marys OKs raise for police sergeants
By Leslie Klosterman
ST. MARYS - City councilors on Monday evening accepted a tentative 3-year contract with the Ohio Patrolmen's Benevolent Association for the city's police sergeants.
Councilors also heard second reading of an ordinance to increase the salaries of elected officials effective Jan. 1, 2024, 2026 and 2028. [More]
Cavs' Wendel signs with Central Michigan
Giere, MAC tournament medalist, commits to UNOH for golf
By Tom Haines
COLDWATER - Coldwater softball star Madison Wendel signed a national letter of intent with Division I Central Michigan on Monday, while golfer Ben Giere, the individual medalist in the Midwest Athletic Conference tournament, committed to the University of Northwestern Ohio. [More]
Obituaries on November 14th, 2023
William Giffin
William Wallace Giffin (Bill) of Lima, Ohio, passed away of natural causes on October 26, 2023. [More]
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City slow to release worker audit results
CELINA - Two former city employees lamented that a city employee relations audit announced back in August has yet to be completed by the city's labor relations firm Clemans Nelson.
New Bremen residents to pay for work
NEW BREMEN - Despite some residents' objections, village council members on Monday night passed final reading of legislation to levy 41 homeowners more than $129,000 in assessments for construction on State Route 274.
St. Henry mayor talks income tax increase
ST. HENRY - Mayor Steve Koesters on Monday discussed the recent 0.5% income tax increase that passed with 62% of the vote on the Nov. 7 ballot.
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The MAC at 50
Recalling the Blue Jay dynasty
St. John's reached seven state finals, won six, in 14 years
Delphos St. John's needed seven years to win a Midwest Athletic Conference football title.
Ten years later, the Blue Jays were in the early days of a 14-year dynastic run.
Grand Lake Fishing Report
Crappies biting in favorable weather
This week's weather is amazing. It's well into November, and the water temperature last week was in the mid 40's, but this past weekend and today it was in the lower 50s. I did look ahead to next week's forecast, however, and it looks like we better enjoy this week.
Cook to play in Parapan American Games
Celina High School graduate Mindy Cook will represent the United States as a member of the women's goalball team at the upcoming Parapan American Games in Santiago, Chile. The event is part of the Pan American Games.
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