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.
ST. MARYS - A 41-year-old St. Marys man was killed and another man was injured Thursday morning when the southwest corner of a 6,000-square-foot, two-story storefront building collapsed in downtown St. Marys.
Donald "Donnie" Schmit departed on July 29, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 28, 1938, to the late Carl and Sophia (Eyink) Schmit. [More]
CELINA - Plaza Lanes bowling alley and Wabash Mutual Telephone were given the green-light Thursday night to proceed with major property improvement plans.
COLDWATER - Community values and good ole' American food mesh well - especially during the Coldwater Community Picnic, where K-Burgers will be available.
CELINA - Three major cooperatives consisting of farmer-owners are considering joining forces, with an eye to bolstering value and opportunities and ensuring long-term agricultural sustainability in Ohio and beyond.
