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.
CELINA - Retired U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Paul Joseph gave a new mission to a group of veterans gathered for an early Memorial Day service Sunday at Kozy Kamp Ground.
"Your job is not finished," Joseph said at the Kozy Field of Glory, a grassy area fill [More]
ADA - Fans hoping for a slugfest between backyard rivals St. Henry and Coldwater instead were treated to a pitching gem.
Grant Muhlenkamp fired a complete game three-hit shutout as the Cavaliers won their 25th district title in beating the Redskins 4-0 in the Division III district final at Wander Field on the campus of Ohio Northern University. [More]
Helen Marie Huddlestun Robbins, 83, formerly of Celina, passed away at 7:50 a.m. May 20, 2014, in St. John's Regional Medical Center in Oxnard, Calif. [More]
Mercer and Auglaize county officials hope to use about $205,000 in federal funds to find jobs this summer for at least 100 youth from low-income families.
The Celina boys tennis team wrapped up its most successful district tournament in program history as Division II play concluded on Saturday at Bowling Green State University.
ROSSBURG - Eldora Speedway celebrated the Memorial Day weekend with the annual Johnny Appleseed Classic Sunday evening with two area race teams looking to extend long winning streaks.
