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.
CELINA - The Double Barrel officially opened its doors over Memorial Day weekend, giving downtown Celina a new sports bar from the owners of Loaded Barrel Bar and Grill.
After hearing that the owners of 201 S. Main St. were looking to sell, local husband-and-wife entrepreneurs Michelle and Rodney Showalter, of Celina, wasted little to no time reaching out. [More]
Coldwater rallies to beat Margaretta for district title
By Joe Schatz
BLUFFTON - For Coldwater baseball coach Corey Klenke, Saturday's Division V district title win over Margaretta not only gave him win No. 100 at his alma mater, but it also showed why his team could earn him a few more wins before the season is up [More]
Daniel L. Hollinger, 74, of St. Marys Twp. in rural Auglaize Co., OH died at 5 p.m. May 26 at his residence, following a five-year battle with melanoma. [More]
A 64-year-old Wapakoneta woman and a 57-year-old Troy woman both sustained serious injuries in a two-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon at the intersection of State Route 274 and State Route 364 in Auglaize County, a news release from the Wapakoneta Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol states.
The Celina girls track and field team finished third and will have a contingent of athletes competing at this week's state meet after regional action at Alexander Stadium in Piqua.
