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.
Oneda M. Horstman, age 93 of Botkins Rd. New Knoxville, Ohio, passed away at 8:35 AM on Sunday, December 15, 2024 at Elmwood Assisted Living, New Bremen. [More]
Stephanie N. Elliott, 26, Jacksonville, North Carolina, formerly of New Bremen, died Dec. 6, 2024, along with her unborn daughter, Seraphena Cruz. [More]
ST. MARYS - St. Marys city councilors on Monday night during a committee-of-the-whole meeting reviewed and made amendments to a set of proposed public participation rules previously introduced late last month.
CELNA - School board members on Monday night agreed to spend $1.06 million in local school building funds for additional seating at the high school gymnasium and features for an auditeria/cafetorium in the new grades 7-12 building.
CELINA - A Celina resident with a Venezuelan ID was arrested for theft at the Celina Walmart on Sunday after stealing nearly $1,200 in merchandise on four different occasions.
FORT RECOVERY - Although no action was taken, Fort Recovery councilors Monday heard updates from the planning commission, including several rezoning requests it has received.
FORT RECOVERY - In a short meeting of the Fort Recovery Board of Education Monday, superintendent Tony Stahl recommended for board members to potentially create a separate capital fund for the districtwide facility project.
COLDWATER - As tough of a challenge as Coldwater gave Ottoville on Monday, turnovers hampered the Cavaliers, as they committed 17 turnovers in the first half.
New Knoxville used a good start to both halves and snapped a three-game losing streak in defeating Houston 46-32 in non-conference girls basketball action on Monday night in Shelby County.
