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.
WAPAKONETA - The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is reportedly investigating whether a former Wapakoneta city employee embezzled funds from the utility department.
Celina scored all its points in the second quarter and nearly posted a shutout as the Mercer County Bulldogs won their third straight game with a 17-3 decision over Elida on Friday at Kraft Stadium in Allen County.
ANNA - For a little over half the game, the Anna offense looked unstoppable, taking a 21-10 lead early in the third quarter. But the Minster defense suddenly sprang to life and the Wildcats scored the final 29 points of the contest in taking a 39-21 Midwest Athletic Conference win.
The Celina girls golf team came up with a great performance and claimed Western Buckeye League bragging rights in winning the league invitational on Friday at Eagle Rock in Defiance.
