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.
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Saturday, May 19th, 2007
Obituaries on May 19th, 2007
Dominga G. Gonzalez, 78, 5078 Monroe Road, Celina, died at 12:05 a.m. May 18, 2007, at her home. [More]
Betty Lou Koehler, 88, of Upper Sandusky, died May 18, 2007, at her home.
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Edna L. Kremer, 73, 522 Western Ave., St. Henry, died at 4 a.m. May 18, 2007, at the Gardens at St. Henry. [More]
Stories on May 19th, 2007
Celina City Council could award the demolition contract for clearing the former Mersman Furniture Co. site, but the deal is contingent on the approval of an agreement between the city and the property owner.
Gray hairs scantly hang from beneath their ball caps as the grounded pilots relax on padded chairs, gripping their radio-control (RC) transmitters with both hands.
MINSTER - The historic Erie Isle ferry is returning to Put-in-Bay this weekend thanks to the efforts of local woodworking enthusiast Tommy Tompkins. [More]
COLDWATER - Going into the seventh inning, Minster fans felt they could relax a bit.
Their Wildcats were up 7-0 as pitcher Allan Heitbrink was pitching a gem of a game, allowing just five hits with three outs to go.
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Celina girls track team came up with a spectacular day of competition to claim the Division I district championship at Tiffin Columbian on Friday. [More]
Local pictures on May 19th, 2007