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.
COLDWATER - Coldwater village council members on Monday learned costs are increasing for water and sewer-related improvements and services in the village. As a result, councilors moved to raise fees for the services to keep accounts in good standing.
Council President Tim Buschur reported on the finance committee meeting held March 9. Discussion centered on possible increase of rates for providing water, sewer and storm service in the village. [More]
Carl Leroy Stuck, age 76, passed away in his home on March 6, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving wife and family. [More]
CELINA - School board members approved the 2026-27 school year calendar but ultimately punted on committing to a timeframe to move students into the new grades 7-12 building, indicating they simply don't have enough information to act at this time.
NEW BREMEN - New Bremen village councilors on Monday heard the village is postponing a street project until 2027 due to a gas company being unable to provide services.
ST. HENRY - St. Henry Village Council advanced changes Monday night that would pay lifeguards for certification time and double their wages for pool party work as part of updates to a summer employment ordinance.
FORT RECOVERY - While the weather might have fought off some fans Monday night, Fort Recovery found themselves on the wrong end of a fight on the diamond in a 15-0 loss to Ansonia in an early season non-conference matchup at the LeFevre Baseball/Softball Complex.
Good day everyone. I hope you all are doing great.
It's been a long winter and one that seems not wanting to give up. However, it's like this about every spring. It gives hope of spring eventually arriving.
Minster scored early runs to hold off Elida down the stretch to pick up its second win of the softball season with an 8-7 victory at Dorothy Edwards Field on Monday.
