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.
Pawpaw is a little tropical paradise in the Midwest
By Erin Gardner
CELINA - A banana and a mango walk into Ohio's woods. A pawpaw comes out.
Nestled in the county's wooded areas are pawpaws, a unique fruit native to Ohio that tastes like a mix between a mango and a banana. The fruit's skin in not unlike a mang [More]
When Mike Griner became co-coach of the Minster boys golf team in 2003, the Wildcats had only ever made one trip to state. In the next seven years, they made four state tournament runs, and in 2009, they captured the Division III title.
Through 2022, it remains the only state championship by any Midwest Athletic Conference golf team. [More]
CELINA - Superintendent Ken Schmiesing at Monday night's school board meeting vigorously defended Celina City Schools in light of its recent state report card, saying the district faces challenges that few others do in the region.
ST. MARYS - City council members on Monday approved donating a residential lot on North Front Street to Auglaize Housing Development Inc., a non-profit which provides housing and related services to individuals with developmental disabilities.
ST. HENRY - Village councilors on Monday heard from NKTelco representatives about the company's recent acquisition of Hometown Cable of Coldwater on Aug. 9.
NEW BREMEN - Village council members on Monday night passed an emergency resolution authorizing the village administrator to apply to Ohio Public Works Commission for funds to reconstruct Park, Vine and Walnut streets.
Parkway picked up its 10th win of the volleyball season with a 25-14, 25-23, 25-8 victory over Lima Central Catholic on Monday at Panther Gymnasium in Rockford.
