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.
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Obituaries on November 2nd, 2020
Marvin Huber
Marvin J. Huber age 95 of Minster died Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Sycamore G [More]
Lucille Jansen
Lucille Rose Jansen of Coldwater, Ohio was born November 9, 1927 to Ben & Cathe [More]
Donald Ake
Donald Ake, 87, St. Marys, died October 31, 2020, at Vancrest of St. Marys.
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Stories on November 2nd, 2020
The play's the thing
Prep students write, score musical play
ST. HENRY - A pair of St. Henry High School students used their time during the statewide lockdown to write and compose their own musical, "Playing the Game," which debuts in late November. [More]
St. Marys battles a shutdown rumor
Officals dedicated to in-class teaching
ST. MARYS - Despite rumors of a school shutdown due to COVID-19 cases rising in the community, St. Marys City Schools has reportedly not experienced the same growth in cases and remains determined to offer in-person classes.
COVID cases continue to climb
CELINA - Mercer County health officials reported 19 new cases of COVID-19 Saturday, raising the county's total to 1,616.
Officials from the Mercer
Division II Girls Soccer District Final
Kicking back
Roughriders clinch district title with PK win
ELIDA - Eighty minutes of scoreless regulation couldn't decide the Division II girls soccer district final between St. Marys and Bath.
Neither could 30 minutes of overtime, setting up a round of penalty kicks to decide the winner.
Runners earn berths to state
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Minster girls will go to state to defend their Division III state cross country title, but they were denied another regional title after Saturday's regional meet at Hedges Boyer Park in Tiffin.
Cavs firing on all cylinders against West Jefferson
COLDWATER - Seven minutes into the game, Coldwater had already taken over.
Luke Sudhoff plowed into the end zone for a touchdown with 4:57 remainin
Local pictures on November 2nd, 2020
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