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.
Officials continue to investigate a Friday afternoon fire at the Mersman Furniture Co. that is believed to be suspicious in nature.
Celina firefighters responding to the 4:41 p.m. call at 500 W. Wayne St. found two minor fires at the north end of the three-story building. Fire chief Doug Kuhn attributed smouldering sawdust in one area to careless smoking. [More]
Richard M. Barber, 61, formerly of 519 Cron St., Celina, died at 2 a.m. Oct. 14, 2007, at The Laurels of Shane Hill, Rockford. Death was due to natural causes. [More]
A 20-year Franklin Township Trustee faces a challenge from the man who first encouraged him to run for office, and two political newcomers seek to replace the township's long-time clerk at the Nov. 6 election.
MINSTER - District residents can check the status of school finances as well as legislative action that could impact the bottom line thanks to a new feature on the Minster Local Schools Web site (www.minster.k12.oh.us/#).
ST. HENRY - School officials may need to place a new operating levy on the ballot in a few years, as the district is projected to be in the red in fiscal year 2011.
Eight weeks are done, and just two remain in the high school football regular season. The computer points are starting to shake out, enough that later this week we will be able to make projections as to who is likely to make the playoffs and who isn't.
