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 - School board members plan to slash at least $1.5 million from the district's annual budget of roughly $33 million to ward off deficit spending projected in 2026.
Board members met Friday for a special meeting to act on a number of routine items. They also talked about a special meeting set for Wednesday to consider budget cuts. [More]
Paul Anthony Stammen, age 86 of Sun City Center, Florida and formerly of Vandalia passed away suddenly vacationing in Las Vegas, Nevada on May 6, 2022. [More]
CELINA- School board members pushed back a vote on hiring two new staff members, saying they need to gain a better understanding of the district's finances before taking action.
Minster girls win regional as MAC athletes head to state
TROY - The rain held off until the final race of the night, long enough to cram in two heats of most of the running events and get the Division III regional championships over the finish line, with Minster finding its way back to the podium.
