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.
BOWLING GREEN - St. Marys was one half away from a potential berth in the Division II girls soccer State Final Four, but the odds - and the wind - were against the Roughriders.
The Ohio High School Volleyball Coaches Association announced its postseason honors on Sunday.
New Bremen earned several big honors in Division IV. Diana Kramer was named Coach of the Year by her peers and Melina Schrader and Olivia Heitkamp were named to the first team.
CELINA - A St. Marys Eagle Scout has created and installed 24 wood duck nesting boxes in almost a dozen sites around Grand Lake.
Lake Improvement Association members during their Saturday morning meeting at the Celina Moose saluted John "Jack" Snethkamp for his efforts to enhance lake wildlife.
