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.
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Saturday, March 26th, 2016
Decades of service come to an end
Local hardware store to close after 99 years
By Claire Giesige
MARIA STEIN - Just shy of a century old, a longtime family business is closing up shop.
Gagel Hardware will be closing by June 30. Owner Tom Gagel, the grandson of original owner, said the decision was made after the store was unable to turn a profit for the past several years. Citing competition from big box stores moving into the area, among other reasons, Gagel will close the business in its 99th year. [More]
Obituaries on March 26th, 2016
John Steinbrunner
John S. Steinbrunner, age 80, of Coldwater, died Thursday, March 24, 2016 at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Curtis Prenger
Curtis J. Prenger, age 23, of Van Wert formerly of Celina, died Wednesday, March 23, 2016. [More]
Karl Shoffstall
Karl Shoffstall, 76, Celina, died on March 24, 2016.
Arrangements are pending [More]
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Miracle reflects on his rock 'n' roll life
CELINA - Harold Miracle rattled dance halls and stirred teenage passions in the halcyon era of rock 'n' roll, playing guitar and singing with local and regional acts, notably the Fabulous Jokers.
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