Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 3:18PM 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.
Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 2:18PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, until midnight EDT tonight.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality today. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy' range.
For additional information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's website at epa.ohio.gov.
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 12:09PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Temperatures continue climb into the upper 80s to lower 90s today. This will combine with a humid airmass to produce heat indicies in the 95 to 100 degree range this afternoon.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening.
Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 10:53AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, until midnight EDT tonight.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality today. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy' range.
For additional information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's website at epa.ohio.gov.
Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 9:21AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, until midnight EDT tonight.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality today. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy' range.
For additional information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's website at epa.ohio.gov.
Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 12:23AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, through midnight EDT tonight.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality. The Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' range.
For additional actions and information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's web site at epa.ohio.gov.
Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 12:16AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, from 7 AM Thursday to midnight EDT tonight.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality. The Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' range.
For additional actions and information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's web site at epa.ohio.gov.
Air Quality Alert issued July 15 at 9:35PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, from 7 AM Thursday to midnight EDT Thursday night.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality. The Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' range.
For additional actions and information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's web site at epa.ohio.gov.
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Friday, June 24th, 2011
Coldwater teen inspires others
By Margie Wuebker
COLDWATER - Todd Reigelsperger heads toward a backyard barn anxious to prepare for the launch of his latest project - whimsical garden figures called Planter Patch Kids.
  With a first year of studies completed at Wright State University-Lake Campus and preparations to join his father in operating the local Heritage Insurance Agency, the ambitious 19-year-old formed a company a month ago with friends Brent and Kurt Westerheide and Alex Gray. [More]
Teen starts his own food drive for those in need
By Amy Kronenberger
ST. MARYS - Delivering food, clothes and gifts to families in need is just another day for 16-year-old Austin Riggs, who has volunteered at Agape Ministries pantry since he was 11 years old.
Now the teen has taken on another project - his own food drive collection named Reach for Two: One for U.S., One for You. The idea is to get customers buying groceries to reach for a second item after picking up one for themselves. [More]
Obituaries on June 24th, 2011
Tina Lehman
Tina Lehman, 49, Celina, died at 2:05 a.m. June 23, 2011, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Robert Godwin
Robert P. Godwin, 82, Celina, died at 3:55 p.m. June 22, 2011, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Joy Boehmer
Joy L. Boehmer, 84, died June 21, 2011, in Celina.
She was born in Portsmouth to John and Cecilia Clark. Her husband Joseph H. Boehmer died in 1985. [More]
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Subscriber stories on June 24th, 2011
Grand Lake treatment train project begins
By AMY KRONENBERGER and NANCY ALLEN
newsdept@dailystandard.com
GRAND LAKE - Mercer County Commissioners on Thursday accepted $634,180 in state grants toward the $931,000 water quality treatment train project that began this week in Prairie Creek.
Local fire departments may face funding cut
Ohio fire departments could lose 17 percent of federal funds designated for equipment and personnel if a U.S. House-passed spending plan moves forward, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown says.
Out with the old and in with the new
WAPAKONETA - Conduit for a new electrical system and duct work for a state-of-the-art geothermal heating, ventilating and air conditioning unit are being installed at the Auglaize County Courthouse amid a maze of steel studs.
Panthers hold off Bulldogs
ROCKFORD - The Parkway Panthers executed offensively when in clutch situations by scoring all four of their runs with two outs for a 4-2 ACME win over the Celina Bulldogs on Thursday at Don Black Field.
Bagoly's grand slam rallies Mariners
GLSCL Baseball
CELINA - For the first five games of the season, runs have been hard to find for Grand Lake as the Mariners have scored just 20 runs to start the season.
Cavaliers sweep the Redskins
Local Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Coldwater completed its home-and-home ACME series sweep of St. Henry on Thursday by picking up a 5-2 win over the Redskins at the Wally Post Athletic Complex. On Wednesday, Coldwater beat St. Henry 17-5 in five innings at Veterans Field.
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