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 - Fire investigators are looking into a possible arson that nearly destroyed an abandoned home at 17424 Koenig Road early Sunday morning.
According to an Ohio State Fire Marshal's Office spokesperson, the blaze was incendiary in nature and began in the living room area of the house. [More]
Today is Election Day, and voters will determine their party's nominations for numerous local, state and national spots up for grabs at the November general election, as well as the fate of local levies.
MARIA STEIN - A four-run second inning by St. Henry possibly had people thinking Monday's softball showdown between the Redskins and Marion Local Flyers could be a different story than the regular season's.
CELINA -Three runs in the top of the first inning proved to be the difference as Minster departed Montgomery Field with a 6-2 win over Celina in a non-conference baseball game on Monday afternoon.
Jonathan Schmitz singled home Justin Albers for the winning run with two outs in the bottom of the eighth as the Marion Local baseball team defeated visiting St. Marys 4-3 on Monday.
ST. MARYS - Two local midwives strive to build relationships with women that last beyond the time of childbirth while doing their part to ensure that mothers and babies stay healthy and happy.
