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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Tuesday, September 13th, 2022
Obituaries on September 13th, 2022
Donald E. Prenger age 92 of Maria Stein, Ohio, died at 12:13 AM on September 12, 2022 at Mercer Health County Community Hospital, Coldwater. [More]
Anthony Dwayne "Tony" Slusher age 58 of Celina, passed away on September 11, 2022 at the Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater. [More]
Martha Coby, of Celina, Ohio died November 28, 2021 at the Gardens of Celina. [More]
Gene R. Speelman age 89 of Minster, Ohio died on September 5, 2022, at Heritage Manor in Minster, Ohio. [More]
Sandra Wills, 38, St. Marys, died Sept. 11, 2022, in Noble Township, Auglaize C [More]
Stories on September 13th, 2022
CELINA - City council members on Monday night passed legislation authorizing the city to participate in a financing program through American Municipal Power to borrow more than $2 million at a low interest rate.
Even after a revolution, the monarchy appeals to many
The death of Queen Elizabeth II has unleashed torrents of emotion around the world and here in the United States.
For a nation that waged a bloo [More]
ST. MARYS - City council members on Monday night approved amending the city's energy supply schedule with American Municipal Power Inc. (AMP) due to rising energy costs.
MARIA STEIN - A group of Marion Local residents is providing input for the planning of a possible building project to meet facility needs for growing student enrollment.
Repeat Emmys go to Zendaya, Sudeikis, 'Lasso,' 'Succession'
LOS ANGELES (AP) -  Cherien Dabis, who grew up in Celina, could have made history as the first woman of color to win an Emmy Award for best directing in a comedy series.
Coldwater gets dominating victory over Van Wert
COLDWATER - Monday night volleyball games sometimes have a bit of a listless feeling.
Not for Coldwater this Monday.
The Cavaliers were ready to go and never looked back in beating Van Wert 25-9, 25-11, 25-13 at the Palace to improve to 9-2 on the season.
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Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The New Bremen volleyball team improved to 9-0 on the season with a 25-15, 25-23, 26-24 win over Lincolnview on Monday night in Middle Point.
CELINA - Celina coach Eric Gerker wanted to see the Bulldogs take control early, and they did just that.
Celina went up 3-0 in the first 15 minutes and never looked back for a 8-2 win over Kenton in a Western Buckeye League girls soccer match at the soccer stadium on Monday. [More]
Local pictures on September 13th, 2022