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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Saturday, November 25th, 2023
Bulldogs' run ends
Celina can't sustain fast start in state semifinal loss
By Tom Haines
XENIA - For 13 ½ minutes, Celina was unstoppable.
Then Columbus Bishop Watterson took control.
The Eagles tied the game at the end of the first half, and then their defense shut the Bulldogs out the rest of the way, sending Celina to a 27-14 loss in the Division III football state semifinals at Doug Adams Stadium in Xenia on Friday. [More]
Obituaries on November 25th, 2023
Pauline Kohler
Pauline (Quinter) Kohler, age 96, of Botkins, OH died on Thursday, November 23, 2023, at 11:30am, at home with her family. [More]
Douglas Smith
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Douglas David Smith, 76, on November 21, 2023. [More]
Marjorie Canary
Marjorie L. Canary, 93, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on November 22, 2023 at Mercer Health in Coldwater. [More]
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Driver examination station to return
CELINA - County commissioners this month authorized the return of a local driver examination station for prospective drivers taking the class D road and maneuverability tests within the Grand Lake and surrounding areas.
Flyers go back to state
Defense steps up in Marion's 42-0 win
LIMA - Tim Goodwin was a little concerned how his Marion Local defense would handle a solid Patrick Henry team.
The Flyer defense eased his concern
U.S. takes silver in goalball
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry and Colin Foster
The United States women's goalball team lost in the gold medal match of the Parapan American Games to Canada 4-3 on Friday afternoon in Santiago, Chile.
Versailles advances to state
Joel Gehret rushed for 126 yards and two touchdowns and added a field goal as Versailles earned a trip to the state championship game, defeating Columbus Grove 30-13 in the Division VI state semifinal at Mercy Health/Wapak Ford Field in Wapakoneta on Friday night.
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