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 - Where's the money? Two community member had questions for council at the first meeting of 2010 concerning interest income and loan particulars. Council had answers.
Celina property owners and occupants are supposed to maintain their sidewalks, curbs and gutters at all times - including the removal of snow. So says the city ordinance. [More]
MINSTER - People filled the Minster High School conference room Monday night to urge board of education members to consider the hiring of a football coach who will not only lead players to gridiron victories but instill important life lessons.
MINSTER - Three longtime teachers who are not ready to fully retire from Minster Local Schools made a money-saving proposal board of education members could not refuse Monday night.
Celina City council members on Monday night unanimously approved a $1.3 million purchase of heavy equipment for a new Havemann Road substation to be built behind Dollar General.
MARIA STEIN - New classes will be added to the high school curriculum next year as a result of action taken by the Marion Local Schools board of education Monday night.
Two free nutrient management workbook training sessions will be held Jan. 26 and Feb. 22 at the Knights of St. John Hall in Maria Stein to help local farmers develop annual nutrient management plans for their farms.
