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.
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 5:19PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 519 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Waynesfield, moving northeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and very heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible. Locations impacted include... Alger, Waynesfield, Roundhead, Mcguffey, Silver Creek, Jumbo, New Hampshire, Walton, and State Route 195 at State Route 235. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building. Motorists should slow down and use extra caution. To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
Private clubs and veteran halls such as American Legions might be exempt from the new Ohio indoor smoking ban following a revision of the rules proposed by the Ohio Department of Health (ODH).
A revised version of the rules was filed Wednesday with the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR), a bipartisan group of lawmakers who are expected to consider the rules at their April 16 meeting. [More]
NEW BREMEN - Project Lead The Way (PLTW) will be offered to high school students next year, making New Bremen Local Schools the third area school to adopt the engineering curriculum.
During the regular school board meeting Wednesday evening, members officially approved including the engineering curriculum for next school year after listening to a presentation by Superintendent Ann Harvey. [More]
Allen Dulebohn, 48, 212 S. West St., St. Marys, died at 11 a.m. March 20, 2007, at his residence. Cause of death was not available by press time. [More]
NEW BREMEN - Plans for a Towpath Trek, aimed at encouraging folks to walk parts of the canal trail, were discussed when the Miami and Erie Canal Corridor Association met Wednesday night.
There's been quite a commotion for some time now at Eastview Park and the general public is invited to see the progress of the upgraded Eastview Ballpark on Sunday as there will be a dedication in its honor at 2 p.m.
