Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 3:18PM 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.
Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 2:18PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, until midnight EDT tonight.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality today. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy' range.
For additional information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's website at epa.ohio.gov.
Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 10:53AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, until midnight EDT tonight.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality today. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy' range.
For additional information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's website at epa.ohio.gov.
Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 9:21AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, until midnight EDT tonight.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality today. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy' range.
For additional information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's website at epa.ohio.gov.
Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 12:23AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, through midnight EDT tonight.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality. The Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' range.
For additional actions and information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's web site at epa.ohio.gov.
Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 12:16AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, from 7 AM Thursday to midnight EDT tonight.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality. The Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' range.
For additional actions and information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's web site at epa.ohio.gov.
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Tuesday, June 14th, 2011
Students unearthing Fort's past
By William Kincaid
FORT RECOVERY - A team of archeologists likely has discovered the location of the east-west palisade wall of Fort Recovery's original fort built in 1793.
During a press conference Monday morning, Ball State University archaeologist Mark Groover showed a 17-foot trench at the corner of Boundary and Fort Site streets believed to be the site of the former fort. [More]
State sets algae toxin standards
Protocol includes toxin benchmarks, advisory levels, public notice requirements
By Nancy Allen
GRAND LAKE - Boating will never be restricted on state waters due to algae, according to new protocol.
Three new water advisories either warn of an algae bloom, caution the public of health issues or advise against no contact with the water. None warn against boating or eating the lake's fish. [More]
Obituaries on June 14th, 2011
Donald Sorrells
Donald R. Sorrells, 65, Coldwater, died June 11, 2011, in Coldwater.
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Marie Thaxton
Former Celina resident Marie Thaxton, 86, Springfield, died June 12, 2011.
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Subscriber stories on June 14th, 2011
No pay increase for Marion classified staff, administrators
MARIA STEIN - School board members Monday night unanimously approved no salary increase for classified employees and administrators, which reflects a similar agreement made with the Marion Local Education Association (MLEA).
Final costs given for miniature golf course
ST. MARYS - City officials took a mulligan when reporting the price of the new miniature golf course at K.C. Geiger Park.
Total project cost came in at $300,600 after additional expenses of $33,569 in materials and total labor costs of $39,000, city officials said Monday.
Part-time teachers let go
Cost-cutting measures taken due to loss of state funding
MARIA STEIN - The Marion Local Schools Board of Education Monday night instituted a reduction in force as another means of cutting costs in the wake of decreased state funding.
Bicyclist struck, killed
DARKE COUNTY - A 51-year-old Ansonia man was killed late Monday afternoon when the bicycle he was riding was struck by a pickup truck on U.S. 127.
Richard A. Monk was transported from the scene by CareFlight to Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, where he was pronounced dead.
Amphitheater design gets thumbs up
ST. HENRY - Architectural drawings for a new amphitheater and restroom facility planned for South Park were approved by village council members Monday.
Task force nabs three
Three more suspects have been arrested on outstanding warrants stemming from a Grand Lake Task Force investigation.
They are:
• Daniel S. Craig
Mariners fall one out shy of win over Steam
CELINA - It was a heart-breaking Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League home opener for the Grand Lake Mariners on Monday evening at Jim Hoess Field.
The Mariners were one out away from a win, but a pair of errors paved the way for a Cincinnati rally that ended with a 3-2 victory for the Steam.
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