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.
Harold O. Davis, 75, Benzonia, Mich., and formerly of Shepherd, Mich., and Mendon, passed away suddenly Aug. 9, 2013, at Munson Hospital in Traverse City, Mich. [More]
ROCKFORD - Emotions ran high at Tuesday's regular council meeting as a resident tried to save her home located on property recently purchased by the village.
FORT RECOVERY - A 26-year-old local resident faces multiple charges stemming from break-ins at two businesses.
Jacob Parker, 119 S. Wayne St., is scheduled to appear in Celina Municipal Court on two counts each of theft and criminal mischief. No date has been set for the proceeding.
ST. MARYS - New Bremen's boys and St. Marys' girls opened their cross country season by capturing team titles at Auglaize County Cross Country Preview Meet on a hot, humid, Tuesday afternoon at St. Marys High School. [More]
A medalist round of 36 from Kaleb Kuhn wasn't enough to lead Celina's boys golf team to victory as Lima Central Catholic defeated the Bulldogs 155-162 on Tuesday at The Fox's Den.
Brothers launch Blacksheep Tactical and Protection
CELINA - Brothers, firearm enthusiasts and NRA-certified instructors Gregg and Barry Epps are developing a new business that provides practical and tactical training for area gun owners.
