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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Friday, August 29th, 2025
Part of the Journey
Local woman grows her faith on 'The Chosen'
By Erin Gardner
WAPAKONETA - For a local woman, stepping back into the final days before Jesus was crucified on the cross was a life-changing experience.
Earlier this month, Wapakoneta resident Amy Kentner returned from filming scenes as an extra for "The Chosen," a popular historical drama based on the life of Jesus. [More]
Going the distance
St. Marys defeats Celina in five-set volleyball marathon
By Colin Foster
ST. MARYS - After a tough start to the season, St. Marys is starting to show its toughness.
The Roughriders improved to 2-0 in Western Buckeye League play with a five-set victory (23-25, 25-21, 25-20, 19-25, 15-9) over the rival Celina Bulldogs at Grand Lake Health System Court. St. Marys, which improved to 3-4 overall, has now won three of four. Celina fell to 3-5 overall and 1-1 in WBL play. [More]
Obituaries on August 29th, 2025
Rosalie Bergman
Rosalie Carol Bergman, age 87, of St. Henry, died early Thursday, August 28, 20 [More]
Edward Schroeder
Edward Frederick Schroeder died August 25th, 2025 of natural causes at the Doro [More]
John Price
John Stanley Price, 68, passed away Wednesday morning on August 27, 2025, at Th [More]
Deane Armour
Deane Armour, age 80, of Montezuma, died Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at his resid [More]
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Subscriber stories on August 29th, 2025
Former St. Marys police chief to stay as patrolman
ST. MARYS - The former St. Marys police chief is set to return to duty as a patrolman next month after a summer-long internal investigation into allegations of workplace misconduct, a news release from city safety service director Greg Foxhoven states.
Report examines status of bird flu
Though the Grand Lake area hasn't seen a Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) detection since April - and the U.S. hasn't seen a case in 30 days - the upcoming fall migratory season threatens to upend all of that progress.
Mercer Co. unemployment steady at 3.9%
Ohio's unemployment rate rose slightly in July to 5%, though Mercer County and its surrounding counties did not see much change in unemployment.
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Riders shut out Wildcats
ST. MARYS - All the scoring came in the first half, but St. Marys maintained the pressure for 80 minutes and came away with a 3-0 win over Bath in the Western Buckeye League boys soccer opener Thursday evening at Roughrider Field.
Panthers remain unbeaten
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Parkway improved to 6-0 and opened its Midwest Athletic Conference volleyball schedule with a 25-22, 25-15, 25-22 win over Versailles on Thursday night in Darke County.
Flyers open MAC with sweep of Indians
FORT RECOVERY - Marion Local showed their experience in a straight sets 25-23, 25-13, 25-9 victory over Fort Recovery Thursday night in a Midwest Athletic Conference opener at Fort Site Fieldhouse.
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