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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 ...)

Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 9:21AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

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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Saturday, November 28th, 2015

Cavs headed back to 'The Shoe'

Division V Football State Semifinal

By Gary R. Rasberry

XENIA - Not even a persistent rain could water down Coldwater's drive for another trip to Ohio Stadium.

Jack Hemmelgarn threw four first-half touchdowns, three to favorite target Aaron Harlamert, and the Cavaliers punched their ticket to the Division V state championship game with a 36-6 win over Wheelersburg Friday night at Doug Adams Stadium in Xenia. It's the seventh straight trip to the state title game for Coldwater, which will look for a fourth straight state title. [More]

Obituaries on November 28th, 2015

Leroy Limbert

Leroy W. Limbert, 82, of Wapakoneta died at 9:00 a.m. Thursday November 26, 201 [More]

Ronald Albers

Ronald "Pete" E. Albers, age 78, of S. Main Street, Fort Loramie, passed away o [More]

Wallace Hirschfeld

Wallace E. "Wally" Hirschfeld, age 92, of New Bremen died on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at 11:15 A.M. at Elmwood Assisted Living of New Bremen. [More]

Local pictures on November 28th, 2015

Subscriber stories on November 28th, 2015

Technology helps officers track down clues

CELINA - While they're not quite as sophisticated as the CSI TV shows, Mercer County Sheriff's officers have recently added some high-tech training and tools to help them solve crimes

Officers use software, electronic instruments and new tools to solve cases, detective Jake Fortkamp said.

Indians advance to state title game

Division VII Football State Semifinal

LIMA - The Fort Recovery Indians knew exactly what was on the line in Friday's Division VII state semifinal game against McComb.

They also knew what happened on the line would determine the outcome of the game.

Redskins struggle in loss to Bearcats

ST. HENRY - It would be hard to imagine a better way to start the season.

Spencerville made 12 of its first 18 shots from the floor and jumped out to a 22-point first-half lead en route to a 64-41 victory over St. Henry Friday night in the season opener at Redskin Gymnasium..

Bulldogs drop opener

Area Roundup

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

Bellefontaine went on a 12-0 run to start the second half to go ahead and opened the boys basketball season with a 5

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