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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Obituaries on February 25th, 2016
Carolyn C. "Kelly" Bruns age 86, of Frenchtown, Ohio passed away at 10:53 A.M. on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at Versailles Health Care Center in Versailles. [More]
Cleopha F. Brunswick, age 96 of Coldwater, died Wednesday February 24, 2016 at Briarwood Village. [More]
Maxine Howell, 91, a resident of Springmeade Healthcare Center in Tipp City, Ohio, and formerly of Saint Marys, died February 23, 2016, in Tipp City. [More]
Norma Jean (Peters) Wellman, age 90 of Englewood, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2016. [More]
Stories on February 25th, 2016
CELINA - City council intends to revise its outdated requirements for plumbers to meet state standards and streamline the process.
The city's utili
Facility scored at or above national average for Medicare, Medicaid
COLDWATER - Mercer County Community Hospital performed well on a recent government report.
The hospital board of governors on Wednesday learned fro
New Bremen
NEW BREMEN - A longtime village council member will resign but could possibly return.
At a special meeting Wednesday, Dennis Burnell tendered his resignation effective Monday. His term expires Dec. 31, 2017. He was elected in 2013 to his fifth council term and has served for more than 18 years.
Division III Boys Sectional Basketball - Elida
ELIDA - Parkway had control at halftime with a 23-17 lead on Riverdale in Wednesday's Division III sectional semifinal.
The Panthers completely lost control in the second half as their shooting from the field froze and they could not stop Jackson Hankins and the Falcons in transition. [More]
Division II State Diving
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Another year and another step up the podium for Coldwater's Caleb Keck.
The junior, who placed fifth in the state [More]
Division II State Bowling Previews
Ever since the OHSAA brought bowling into the fold of state-sanctioned sports, Coldwater has established itself as the powerhouse in both boys' and girls' competition. Both have three state titles with last year being the second time the Cavaliers have swept the trophies in a single season.
Curtain Call
On the eve of the 1976 boys' basketball Class AA sectional final, St. Marys fans were uncomfortably familiar with the beast which awaited them.  
He
VAN WERT - American vocalist B.J. Thomas in an interview with the newspaper came across as endearing, amiable and modest for a man who has sold more than 70 million records.
Local pictures on February 25th, 2016