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.
COLDWATER - Village residents and business owners may see an increase in water rates in the October billing.
Council members on Monday discussed an ordinance to increase water rates from 0.945 cent to 1 cent per gallon, up to 100,000 gallons. The rate would drop to 0.8 cent per gallon for those who use more than 100,000 gallons. [More]
SHAWNEE TOWNSHIP - It didn't take long for St. Henry to get some revenge after Coldwater defeated the Redskins in Midwest Athletic Conference play last Friday.
The Redskins shrugged off a rough third inning and hit a pair of home runs, including a grand slam, to beat the Cavaliers 11-5 in the Division III sectional final at Shawnee High School. [More]
GRAND LAKE - Disappointment and understanding are some of the feelings of residents following the state's decision to scale back the aluminum sulfate treatment for Grand Lake.
ST. HENRY - Small areas of rust have been spotted on the span of wrought iron fencing installed less than two years ago along the village's busiest street.
ELIDA - The Shawnee Indians used two huge offensive innings and a dominating pitching performance from Trey Runneals to run rule the Celina Bulldogs 14-0 in Division II sectional baseball action on Monday afternoon at Ed Sandy Field.
Parkway's Emily Crowell shut down the Lima Central Catholic bats while teammate Kylie Snyder cranked up the offense as the Panthers got their postseason underway with an 8-0 win at the Division III sectional at Dorothy Edwards Field in Elida.
