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.
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 12:09PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Temperatures continue climb into the upper 80s to lower 90s today. This will combine with a humid airmass to produce heat indicies in the 95 to 100 degree range this afternoon.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening.
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.
Air Quality Alert issued July 15 at 9:35PM 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 Thursday night.
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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Obituaries on May 4th, 2017
Brandi M. Duke, 30, Celina, Ohio, died Tuesday, May 2, 2017, in the emergency d [More]
Richard A. Middendorf age 86 of Fort Loramie, Ohio died on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at his home. [More]
Esther R. Evers-Wuebker, 91, Burkettsville, died on May 4, 2017, at The Gardens [More]
Stories on May 4th, 2017
Students shave her locks
CELINA - Celina Middle School Guidance Counselor Amy Spriggs on Wednesday afternoon bravely sat alone in the center of the school gymnasium, with students and staff members looking on, as she prepared to have her head shaved. [More]
ST. MARYS - The school district's financial forecast predicts deficit spending by 2020, but district officials will wait for final state funding numbers before deciding on the district's future direction.
An official said conservation practices aimed at curbing phosphorous runoff and toxic algal blooms in Lake Erie are being demonstrated at three farms near the Kenton and Findlay areas.
Osgood Area Life Squad, business in Maria Stein, to share $65,222
A local business and a nonprofit agency will receive $65,222 in grant money from the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation.
Manco Manufacturing of Maria Stein will receive $25,222, and Osgood Area Life Squad will receive $40,000 from the Ohio BWC's Safety Intervention Grant program.
ST. MARYS - His responsibilities may be changing at the end of this year, but Tim Lovett pledges to keep up the fight to revive Grand Lake St. Marys.
  Lovett, the Lake Improvement Association president, spoke Wednesday to the St. Marys Rotary Club at a noon meeting.
Sophomore hits game-winner as St. Henry tops Parkway
ST. HENRY - Rylee Deitsch had a game-winning hit against Marion Local earlier this season.
Deitsch delivered again on Wednesday.
The St. Henry [More]
ROCKFORD - Before his team went out to bat in the bottom of the fifth inning, Parkway softball coach Mark Esselstein told his team to have some fun.
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Celina scored three runs in the top of the first, but Shawnee quickly tied the game and then pulled away in the third inning to hand the Bulldogs a 15-5 loss in five innings in Western Buckeye League play in Shawnee Township on Wednesday.
Local pictures on May 4th, 2017