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 - Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague believes that Grand Lake water quality improvement endeavors could be a good fit for his office's new pay-for-success funding model that calls for public-private partnerships. [More]
MINSTER - Minster Junior/Senior High School will be one of 14 Ohio schools to receive National Blue Ribbon honors from the U.S. Department of Education in November.
COLDWATER - District treasurer Michelle Mawer's resignation was accepted and Kristina Sanning was approved as her replacement on Monday morning during a special meeting of the board of education.
St. Marys council to review vacant structures ordinance
ST. MARYS - An ordinance that would create a register of vacant buildings in the city and require owners to draft a maintenance plan has been sent for city council consideration.
St. Henry finishes third to earn third straight state berth; Naumann co-medalist
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The St. Henry girls golf team is state-bound again after finishing third at the Division II district tournament held Monday at Sycamore Springs Golf Course in Arlington. [More]
Jacob Hathaway's goal with less than 20 minutes remaining in regulation held up to lead Celina to a 1-0 win over Wapakoneta in Western Buckeye League boys soccer play at Ryan Field in Wapak.
