Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 3:18PM 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.
Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 2:18PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, until midnight EDT tonight.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality today. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy' range.
For additional information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's website at epa.ohio.gov.
Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 10:53AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, until midnight EDT tonight.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality today. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy' range.
For additional information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's website at epa.ohio.gov.
Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 9:21AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, until midnight EDT tonight.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality today. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy' range.
For additional information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's website at epa.ohio.gov.
Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 12:23AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, through midnight EDT tonight.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality. The Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' range.
For additional actions and information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's web site at epa.ohio.gov.
Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 12:16AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, from 7 AM Thursday to midnight EDT tonight.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality. The Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' range.
For additional actions and information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's web site at epa.ohio.gov.
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Friday, July 18th, 2014
By Kathy Thompson
CELINA - Eric Peters believes in "no slack," for himself or others.
Peters, 23, of New Jersey, began a cross-country walking journey a month ago from his home state to Sacramento, Calif., to bring awareness to veterans' issues.
"There are vetera [More]
By Margie Wuebker
MINSTER - Those strolling along the village's Fourth Street can take a history lesson thanks to a new Heritage Hunt feature.
"It's been a long time in the works," village administrator Don Harrod said. "The last art piece (rails representing the interurban of bygone days) went up recently."
An ambitious street reconstruction project launched in 2010 sparked the idea of a picturesque streetscape. [More]
By Colin Foster
Jordan Thompson believes he can play in the National Football League.
Thompson felt that way during his tryout with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2013, which ultimately didn't work out, and he has felt that way ever since.
"When I was in Kansas Ci [More]
Obituaries on July 18th, 2014
Albert Eugene "Gene" Behm, 90, Celina, died at 5:10 a.m. July 17, 2014, at Van Wert Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Norma H. Brackman, 87, Fort Recovery, died July 17, 2014, at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. [More]
Robyn Reed, 53, Celina, died at 10 a.m. July 12, 2014, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Harold Tuttle, 57, Spencerville, died July 17, 2014, at his home.
Arrangement [More]
Max Schmidt, 62, Swanders, died July 12, 2014, at his home.
Arrangements are [More]
Karl Duff, 74, Mendon, died today at his home.
Arrangements are pending at W. [More]
Interment services for the cremated remains of former St. Marys residents Virgi [More]
Local pictures on July 18th, 2014
Subscriber stories on July 18th, 2014
CELINA - A temporary fix earlier this year to improve water quality to homes on the north side of Grand Lake didn't work, according to residents.
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Service provided for low-income residents who qualify
WAPAKONETA - Auglaize and Mercer county commissioners plan to bid out a transportation contract formerly held by Sources Community Network Services.
FORT RECOVERY - Three new courses, including an introduction to theater class, will be offered to sixth-grade students next year.
Middle School Pri
ST. MARYS - Dustin Ball kept his head lowered as he quietly entered pleas of not guilty to several charges related to the alleged robbing of an elderly woman in the parking lot of a St. Marys bank last month.
State ACME Tournament
ARCHBOLD - Despite another valiant effort, Coldwater could not pull out another must-win game to make the finals of the state ACME tournament.
Per
CELINA - Control issues by the Grand Lake Mariner pitching staff and a costly error in the third inning gave the Lima Locos all they needed Thursday night.
United States Amateur Public Links
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Ben Hogenkamp's run at the United States Amateur Public Links Championship ended Thursday morning as he lost to Canadian Garrett Rank 5&4 in the Round of 32 at Sand Creek Station Golf Course in Newton, Kan.