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, August 18th, 2012
New campaign will link companies, future workers
By Shelley Grieshop
"There's nothing here for me."
A new initiative - Hometown Opportunity - is being launched to change the long-held misconception that dream careers aren't available in the Grand Lake area.
"A common theme expressed by business people has been that our brightest and most talented young people are leaving the area for training or further education and not returning to fill openings at local businesses," Jerry Meyer, owner of Coldwater Machine, said. [More]
Obituaries on August 18th, 2012
Mary L. Herzog, 41, St. Marys, died at 5:25 p.m. Aug. 16, 2012, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Gerald L. "Jerry" Koesters, 65, Dublin, died Aug. 16, 2012, at the Kobacker House following an extended illness. [More]
Alvin J. Sudhoff, 76, Fort Recovery, died Aug. 17, 2012, at his residence. He w [More]
Robert H. Wagner, 66, Celina, died Aug. 14, 2012, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
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Double fatality
A 27-year-old Coldwater man, who reportedly tested positive for alcohol and marijuana following a July 14 fatal traffic accident involving a car he was driving, was released from the county jail after posting bond.
Friday's Local Roundup
Compiled by Ryan Hines and Gary R. Rasberry
Minster shot a solid round of 325, but Kalida came to the clubhouse with a 307 to capture the Celina