Obituaries: Tuesday, July 27th, 2021

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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Obituaries on July 27th, 2021

U. George Barhorst

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Funds available for businesses hurt by virus

Grants from $10,000 to $30,000 available

COLUMBUS - Some small- and medium-sized businesses that suffered pandemic-related losses still have time to apply for state funds.

Grants from $10,000 to $30,000 are available to businesses through four programs administered through the Ohio Department of Development.

Dumping, vandalism spike in St. Marys

ST. MARYS - Citizens should stay vigilant amid a sharp rise in vandalism of city property and illegal dumping, city councilors learned at Monday night's regular meeting. [More]

Council leaves police to address loud noises

Celina's disorderly conduct law will be used for time being

CELINA - City council members on Monday evening decided the Celina Police Department will enforce zoning code noise limits under the city's disorderly conduct law for the time being. [More]

Council puts rate increase on hold

NEW BREMEN - Village council members agreed during Monday's meeting to put on hold plans to increase sanitary sewer rates pending the completion of a rate study.

Parkway contract negotiations ongoing

ROCKFORD - Parkway Local Schools board of education members discussed teacher contract negotiations and personnel matters during a special meeting on Monday night.

Coldwater council moves on street lighting contract

COLDWATER - Council members on Monday authorized village administrator/engineer Eric Thomas to enter into a street lighting contract with AES Miami Valley Lighting, Dayton.

Dehan to play college baseball at Defiance

ST. HENRY - It wasn't until the late part of Tyler Dehan's baseball season that Defiance College took an interest in his play.

What Dehan was doing certainly was impressive to the Yellow Jackets as Dehan committed to playing at the NCAA Division III school recently.

Schmidt wins Paul Brown Award

Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry

New Bremen head football coach Chris Schmidt was named the 2021 recepient of the Paul Brown Excellence in Coaching Award by the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday during the team's annual preseason luncheon.

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