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.
Minster Local Schools may have to pay more than $300,000 back to the federal government due to illegal operation of the district's former community school during the 2004-2005 school year.
The school underwent a federal audit earlier this week and the official results won't be available for up to two months, according to school Superintendent Gayl Ray, who spoke to The Daily Standard this morning about the issue. [More]
WAPAKONETA - The New Knoxville Rangers advanced in the Division IV girls sectional Thursday night with a ragged but satisfying 32-29 victory over the Marion Local Flyers.
The tournament opener came just one week after the Flyers had prevailed by four in the teams' regular season meeting. [More]
Donated items will help towns in need of emergency items
COLDWATER - With just inches to spare on either side, Rotarian Randy Bruns drove the yellow fire truck and then the red one onto a long, flatbed truck for delivery to Mexico.
Giving up candy or making some other personal sacrifice is typical practice during Lent but some church officials are challenging their congregants to do for others, instead.
