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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Monday, July 8th, 2024
Minster beats Fort Loramie twice to win ACME district title
By Gary R. Rasberry
CELINA - It was an interesting challenge for Minster: win two straight games over Fort Loramie, a team the Wildcats had already played three times in the last week.
The Wildcats were up for the challenge, beating Fort Loramie 4-1 in the ACME Di [More]
Obituaries on July 8th, 2024
Jon Patrick McCumber, age 48, of Sidney, Ohio, passed away peacefully of natural causes at his residence Thursday evening, July 4, 2024. [More]
Thomas H. Hemmelgarn age 77, of Saint Henry died Friday, July 5, 2024, at The Gardens at St. Henry. [More]
Lorella "Sue" DeVall, age 82, of Celina, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Celina Manor. [More]
Brice T. Roessner, 56, of Anna, Ohio, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2024, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. [More]
Michael Allen Kittle, 72, St. Marys, died July 6, 2024, at his residence with h [More]
Local pictures on July 8th, 2024
Subscriber stories on July 8th, 2024
NEW KNOXVILLE - A warehouse containing metal duct work was ravaged by flames on Sunday morning.
No one was injured in the blaze but the 5,200-squar
DARKE COUNTY - Two area men were sent to hospitals on Saturday morning following a pair of separate accidents in Darke County.
Darke County Sheriff
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League announced its rosters for the All-Star Game to be played July 16 at Prasco Park in Mason.