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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Monday, May 7th, 2012
Windy Point beach rehab under way
By Nancy Allen
GRAND LAKE - An old beach at Windy Point could be fixed up and ready for use by Grand Lake visitors by the end of this week.
The nonprofit Lake Improvement Association is paying for the $4,700 beach rehab project, which started this morning.
"It should be done in about three days, if the weather is good," LIA Vice President Mark Piening said during the nonprofit's meeting Saturday. [More]
Cardinals, Wildcats pick up tourney wins
Division IV Softball Sectional at New Bremen
By Gary R. Rasberry
NEW BREMEN - Auglaize County came out on top against Mercer County in a pair of border battles in the Division IV softball sectional at New Bremen, which was played on Sunday after wet field conditions forced a postponement.
Minster, having its best season ever, won its 21st game and captured its first sectional title with a 10-1 win over Fort Recovery in the second game of the twinbill. The top-seeded Wildcats move on to the Wapakoneta district next week. [More]
Obituaries on May 7th, 2012
Dylan Everage
Dylan Matthew Thomas Everage, 16, St. Marys, died at 11:47 p.m. May 4, 2012, at his residence. [More]
Catherine Grundish
Catherine M. Grundish, 93, St. Marys, died May 2, 2012, at Golden Living Center [More]
Charles Kitchen
Charles Kitchen, 68, of St. Marys, died May 4, 2012, at his residence.
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Gladys McGee
Gladys M. McGee, 86, of Celina, died at 8:05 a.m. May 6, 2012, at Celina Manor [More]
William Sorensen
William D. "Bill" Sorensen, 75, of Lima, died at 4 a.m. May 4, 2012, at his residence. [More]
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Subscriber stories on May 7th, 2012
Suspects sought in vandalism of St. Henry park
Veterans' memorial, new theater damaged
ST. HENRY - Police continue their search for vandals who last week caused damage in South Park, including a new amphitheater and veterans' memorial.
"It's a shame," village administrator Ron Gelhaus said.
Two arrested in large pot bust on I-75
WAPAKONETA - A routine traffic stop early Sunday morning resulted in one of the largest pot busts by local troopers.
The Wapakoneta post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol confiscated 17 pounds of marijuana with a street value of $112,392 and placed two out-of-state men behind bars on drug charges.
Staff honored by Associated Press
The Daily Standard
Five Daily Standard reporters received honors from the Associated Press Society of Ohio on Sunday.
Nancy Allen won first place in the explanatory w
Redskins top Flyers with run in seventh
Division IV Baseball Sectional at Minster
MINSTER - The storied rivalry between the Marion Local Flyers and the St. Henry Redskins added another chapter on Saturday afternoon as the Redskins
Celina's offense buries St. Marys
Division II Bath Softball Sectional
BATH TOWNSHIP - The Celina softball team connected for 14 hits, nine of them doubles, and the Bulldogs rolled to a 9-2 win over St. Marys in Division II sectional action at Bath High School.
Bulldogs beaten by Indians in postseason opener
Local Weekend Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Shawnee got a taste of revenge on Celina, knocking the Bulldogs out of the Division II baseball tournament with a 9-1 win on Saturday in sectional play at Ed Sandy Field in Elida.
Swindell avoids tire trouble for victory at Eldora
ROSSBURG - As the World of Outlaws' 30-lap main event on Saturday at Eldora Speedway ran under caution with just two laps remaining, Sammy Swindell found himself thinking back to last year's Kings Royal.
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