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.
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 12:09PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Temperatures continue climb into the upper 80s to lower 90s today. This will combine with a humid airmass to produce heat indicies in the 95 to 100 degree range this afternoon.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening.
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.
Air Quality Alert issued July 15 at 9:35PM 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 Thursday night.
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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Wednesday, January 22nd, 2020
Minster seeks funds for street project
State error results in $499,999 shortfall
By Sydney Albert
MINSTER - Village officials are looking to make up $499,999 in funds for a planned Seventh Street improvement project after receiving word of a $2 million error by the Ohio Public Works Commission.
Village administrator Don Harrod said during Tuesday's village council meeting that $499,999 in grant funding they'd originally thought was going to be coming from the OPWC was unavailable due to an agency calculation error. [More]
'Cats down Commodores
By Colin Foster
MINSTER - Minster coach Mike McClurg's initial remarks after Tuesday's win over Perry weren't positive.
"I didn't like giving up 60 points," he said, shaking his head.
McClurg liked seeing 72 points on the scoreboard, though.
Trent Roetgerman led a trio of Wildcats in double figures with 19 points, leading Minster to a 72-60 victory over an always quick and talented Perry squad at Wildcat Gymnasium. [More]
Obituaries on January 22nd, 2020
Raymond 'Sonny' Goins
Raymond "Sonny" Goins, 84, of Saint Marys, died 10:30 P.M. Sunday, January 19, 2020, at his residence. [More]
Eileen Welsch
Eileen C. (Muhlenkamp) Welsch, age 95, of Coldwater, died Monday, January 20, 2020 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. [More]
Joy Keoppel
Joy Margaret Keoppel departed this life on January 21, 2020 returning to the arms of her Lord and Savior. [More]
Local pictures on January 22nd, 2020
Subscriber stories on January 22nd, 2020
Judge nixes reduced bond
Waddell faces murder charge
WAPAKONETA - A judge on Tuesday denied a defense motion to reduce the bond of a man facing aggravated murder and other charges in connection with a deadly 2018 shooting in St. Marys.
Ohio justice stumps in Celina
CELINA - Incumbent Ohio Supreme Court Justice Judith French classifies her judicial philosophy as conservative, saying she seeks to read and apply the law as it was intended, not create her own policy.
Park could get new playground equipment
ROCKFORD - Village officials will look into replacing outdated playground equipment at Shanes Park.
Village administrator Aaron Temple said he plans to use a roughly $30,000-$40,000 chunk of the $50,000 estate Colette Dugan left to benefit the park.
Nail salon: It's not pink and girly
ST. MARYS - A St. Marys entrepreneur followed her passion for being a nail technician and brought her dream of owning her own studio to life.
Growing up doing her sisters' hair and nails, Angel Burke turned her passion into a business by opening Vanity Nail Studio earlier this month.
Riders keep rolling
St. Marys wins eighth straight in upsetting state-ranked Marion Local
ST. MARYS - No matter how good a team is, too many turnovers will eventually come back to haunt it.
Marion Local found that out on Tuesday in St Marys.
Area Roundup
Rangers surge past Redskins
Compiled by Colin Foster
A 22-9 second-half run helped New Knoxville put away Wapakoneta, as the Rangers went on the road to deliver a 41-24 victory.
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