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.
PORTLAND, Ind. - An interview between a former Fort Recovery softball coach charged with murder and detectives was examined in court Wednesday, with prosecutors arguing it was a confession while the defense implied their client was coerced.
The second day of Esther J. Stephen's trial centered around a recording of an interview with law enforcement, by the end of which she was to be booked into jail and charged with murder. [More]
CELINA - A Coldwater man has been sentenced to 8-10 years in prison after pleading guilty in February to two counts of sexual battery involving a minor.
Conrad Yokkop, 22, pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual battery involving a 12-year-old, both second-degree felonies. As part of a plea bargain, two first-degree felony counts of rape were dropped. [More]
Marieda K. Stephenson, 84, formerly of New Knoxville, OH died 6:15 a.m. Thursday March 11, 2021 at Advent Health Hospice Care in Orange City, FL. [More]
CELINA - A Celina man was sentenced to five years probation, 90 days of house arrest and a lifetime suspension of his driver's license for aggravated vehicular homicide.
MONTEZUMA - Village councilors learned Wednesday night that an engineer has finished checking drains in town in preparation for a major drainage project.
The Grand Lake area earned top honors as the Ohio Prep Sports Writers Association released its All-Northwest District basketball honors list on Wednesday.
