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.
COLUMBUS - On Friday, New Knoxville coach Tim Hegemier said that Columbus Africentric could match up with any of the Division I or II teams in the state tournament.
The Nubians certainly showed they could take down a determined bunch of Rangers in Division IV. [More]
COLUMBUS - Cleveland Central Catholic came up big in the second half, capturing its first state title with a 51-45 win over Delphos St. John's on Saturday at the Schottenstein Center on the campus of The Ohio State University.
The Ironmen end their season at 25-1 as the Blue Jays, losing in the championship game for the first time in six championship game appearances, end their year with a respectable 25-2 mark. [More]
Liberty-Benton takes control in second half to keep perfect record intact for state berth
By Ryan Hines
BOWLING GREEN - Liberty-Benton torched the Bowling Green State Univesity nets in the second half before cutting down those same nets following a Division III regional championship on Saturday night.
The Eagles scored 45 points in the second half en route to a 59-46 win over St. Henry as Liberty-Benton, the D-III state poll champions, earned a berth to the state tournament. [More]
Construction of the new Menards home improvement superstore in Celina is about to begin and the business is expected to open its doors by Thanksgiving.
MINSTER - Minster Historical Society members took a tour of the community circa the 1800s and early 1900s Sunday afternoon without even leaving the Knights of Columbus Hall.
