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.
ST. MARYS - Safety service director Eric Ostling was fired from his position Tuesday after only three months on the job.
Mayor Pat McGowan would not give a reason for Ostling's dismissal, only saying he wanted to go in another direction. Police chief Greg Foxhoven will serve as interim director until a new person can be hired. [More]
MINSTER - Two colorful blankets bear pictures of a friend who is gone but not forgotten. Memories of her also have been set to music - pop music no less - on a new CD.
Sixth-graders at Minster Elementary School wanted a way to comfort the family of 12-year-old Maureen "Mo" Meiring, who died Monday morning after a 19-month battle with brain cancer. [More]
Temporary fences and advertising signs allowed with permit
CELINA - After months of discussion and research, city council members on Monday night approved the final reading of an ordinance setting a new downtown policy for fences, advertising signs and other street obstructions.
ST. HENRY - A new barber shop has opened in the location of a previous shop in downtown St. Henry.
Corey Everman of the Maria Stein area is now operating the Barber Shop on Mane, 141 E. Main St., in the location previously used by retired barber Scott Rindler.
Marion Local's boys basketball team forced two overtimes against Jackson Center before the host Tigers - last year's state runner-up in Division IV - pulled away for a 55-51 win over the Flyers on Tuesday night in Shelby County.
