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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Thursday, December 6th, 2012
State must pay more quickly
Court finds ODNR in contempt for slow action in spillway suit
By Nancy Allen
GRAND LAKE - The Ohio Supreme Court on Wednesday found the state in contempt for moving too slowly to compensate 87 landowners for increased flooding on their land caused by Grand Lake's West Bank spillway.
The justices, just one day after the hearing, ruled the state must complete land appraisals within 90 days and file motions for compensation within four months in Mercer County Common Pleas Court for the majority of the cases. [More]
Unbeaten seasons nothing new for Klostermans
By Gary R. Rasberry
Especially around this area, there has always been a good family tradition when it comes to athletics.
As the final seconds ticked away in Saturday's Division V state championship football game, the Tom Klosterman family of Coldwater experienced an unique continuation of tradition. [More]
Obituaries on December 6th, 2012
Cyril Broering
Cyril R. "Cy" Broering, 84, Maria Stein, died at 9:45 a.m. Dec. 5, 2012, at the Gardens, St. Henry. [More]
Carl Porter
Carl Porter, 72, Celina, died at 10:40 p.m. Dec. 5, 2012, at Miami Valley Hospi [More]
Dorothy West
Dorothy West, 95, Celina, died at 10 p.m. Dec. 5, 2012, at her home.
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Subscriber stories on December 6th, 2012
Coldwater schools facing suit
COLDWATER - The mother of an elementary student is seeking monetary compensation from Coldwater school district for alleged physical and emotional abuse to her son.
Burned lake condos making comeback
CELINA - The new year looks promising for owners of a fire-ravaged condominium along the west shore of Grand Lake.
The walls of the burned-out Westlake Village condo came tumbling down this week and plans are to rebuild, according to the owners' attorney, John Gleason.
Educators want to alter tests leading to retentions
FORT RECOVERY - Administrators at Fort Recovery schools continue to seek legislative action to attenuate a new state reading mandate that could prevent some students from advancing to the fourth grade.
Failing septic systems also lake problem
CELINA - An official involved in Grand Lake restoration efforts quizzed health board members Wednesday about failing residential septic systems in the watershed.
Retired educators throw their efforts behind pottery business
CELINA - Two retired educators have turned a shared passion for pets and pottery into a business they love.
Rebecca Reiff and Sally Tatham, who've
Smashing Pumpkins perform a mix of new and familiar tunes
COLUMBUS - Casual fans of '90s alternative rock juggernaut Smashing Pumpkins hoping to hear bald-headed frontman Billy Corgan bring to life the angst-ridden, guitar-heavy anthems of the Clinton years waited patiently on Tuesday night.
Gelhaus heading to Saginaw Valley State for basketball
FORT RECOVERY - When it came time to choosing a college, Wade Gelhaus went with a school that had what he wanted academically.
The All-Ohio basketball player from Fort Recovery signed his national letter of intent with NCAA Division II Saginaw Valley State University in Michigan on Wednesday.
Running with weights helped Nedderman
Last Curtain Call
This is the time of year when local old-timers loiter around coffee houses, barber shops, and neighborhood gas stations ramping up their discussions
Waves pick up several wins at Lebanon
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Auglaize-Mercer Family YMCA Waves swim team competed at the Polar Bear Invitational held last weekend at the Countryside YMCA in Lebanon.
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