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.
ST. MARYS - Passing the levy last week was the first step toward a new school. What's next will come in seven phases beginning with a year of predesign and design, according to the project manager.
Fanning/Howey's Rod Wiford, project manager for the school construction/renovation project in St. Marys, gave school board members an outlook at Wednesday's board meeting of what to expect during the next few years. Construction of the 6-12 grade building is expected to begin in the spring of 2009. [More]
A Celina man convicted of attempted felonious assault is headed to prison for six years following a Wednesday morning appearance in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
Mark A. Springer, 42, 601 W. Wayne St., once again asked for assistance in overcoming an alcohol addiction, noting time behind bars would not solve his problem. He reportedly shaved his head and beard in preparation for the appearance. [More]
Coldwater students conducting fundraiser to help cheerleader of opposing team at regional championship game
COLDWATER - Fans can expect nail-biting action and a stadium-size helping of compassion at Saturday's regional championship football game between Coldwater and Clinton Massie high schools.
NEW BREMEN - The historic canal corridor has been the scene of much activity during past months and that activity shows little if any sign of slowing in the future.
The search for a missing Darke County woman believed to have entered Greenville Creek on Tuesday was temporarily called off due to swift-moving and high water conditions. Volunteer searchers have been asked to stay away, for now, due to the dangerous conditions.
After a couple of weeks of dominating the competition in the postseason, Marion Local should get its biggest challenge of the playoffs in facing a team that is as athletic and dominating as the Flyers have been this season.
