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, December 30th, 2023
Cities across the United States struggle to keep up with crime. But is it an issue in Mercer and Auglaize counties?
By Daily Standard Staff
Local law enforcement chiefs say the two-county region is relatively safe compared to urban areas but note it faces the scourge of drug addiction and the accompanying crimes of possession, trafficking and theft.
While murders and robberies are rare, local officers and deputies are often kept busy handling reports of domestic assault, theft, criminal damaging, OVI and drug offenses. [More]
Obituaries on December 30th, 2023
Kenneth Robert Knapke, 41, of Dunwoody, Georgia died peacefully in his home on Friday December 22, 2023. [More]
Donna Imogene "Gene" Pearson, 94, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, formerly of Fort Reco [More]
G. C. Thompson age 84, of St. Marys passed away 8 a.m. Monday, December 25, 2023 at Odem of Auglaize. [More]
Edna B. Hoying, age 95 of Celina, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at The Gardens of Celina. [More]
Local pictures on December 30th, 2023
Subscriber stories on December 30th, 2023
ST. MARYS - Village councilors at a brief meeting on Friday approved several wage ordinances for city employees effective in 2024.
Councilors on fi
SPENCERVILLE - After earning his 600th career win Friday, St. Marys coach Dan Hegemier was asked to summarize what the milestone meant to him.
"I'm old," he said.
CELINA - The first night of The "Smitty Way" Holiday Basketball Showcase in Celina had the host Bulldogs coming up with big performances to gain wins over Heritage High School from Monroeville, Indiana.
ST. HENRY - Last evening's conclusion to the inaugural Battle of State Route 119 Basketball Challenge was a fitting conclusion for the St. Henry basketball program on their home floor.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Coldwater pulled away from Ansonia in the third quarter and improved to 6-0 on the season with a 64-38 win over the Tigers on Friday night at the Palace.