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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Sidney man acquitted of charges in Celina incident
By Abigail Miller
  CELINA - After about 45 minutes of deliberation and a one-day trial, a 12-person jury found a 47-year-old Sidney man not guilty this week of trying to cause serious physical harm to his 4-month-old infant and the baby's mother in a Celina alleyway in August. [More]
Panthers hold off Riders
By Joe Schatz
ROCKFORD - An extended break didn't seem to slow Parkway down.
Over a week after their season opener, the Panthers kept their undefeated season intact with a 42-33 win over St. Marys in a MAC vs. WBL matchup on Tuesday at Panther Gymnasium.
"It's been nine days since we played, so to come out and beat a quality team like St. Marys, it feels really good," Parkway coach Dan Williamson said. [More]
Obituaries on December 3rd, 2025
James Prichard
James Lee Prichard (Bugs), 81, passed away Sunday morning, November 30, 2025 at [More]
John Rosenbeck
John W. Rosenbeck, age 74, of Ft Loramie, peacefully passed away in his sleep o [More]
Penelope Wycuff
Penelope Sue Wycuff, 2-days-old, of Wapakoneta, died at 7:07 a.m. Nov. 28 at Ch [More]
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Rockford supports brownfield grant app
ROCKFORD - Councilors on Tuesday approved legislation supporting a county effort to apply for a grant that would ultimately be used to tear down an abandoned structure outside of Rockford.
Minster council hears plans for Winter Festival
MINSTER - Councilors learned Tuesday night that final plans are being made for the expanded Minster Winter Festival on Dec. 12.
"There will be several food truck vendors, Santa and an ice-skating rink for the event," said village administrator Don Harrod.
Man sentenced to 4 years on drug charges
CELINA - A 56-year-old Coldwater man was sentenced to four years in prison last week in Mercer County Common Pleas Court on several felony drug possession charges.
Fort councilors accept third 2025 annexation
FORT RECOVERY - Fort Recovery councilors on Monday accepted their third annexation this year, this time approving the annexation of almost 16 acres of land into the village.
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Dec. 3-7 - 53rd Annual Christmas Tree Festival, Lima. Wed.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.
Flyers defeat Cougars to snap losing streak
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Marion Local snapped a two-game losing streak to Western Buckeye League teams with a 61-23 win over Van Wert in Tuesday night girls basketball action at the Hangar.
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