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.
After failing last year in an attempt to change the way high school divisions are aligned, the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) is giving it another shot this year.
Spurred by concerns - whether real or perceived - about 'competitive balance' in high school sports, the OHSAA is putting some proposed changes to a vote that began on May 1st and ends today. Last year's proposal by the OHSAA failed by a margin of 332-to-303. [More]
BURKETTSVILLE - A southern Mercer County dairy farm with a history of manure management and pollution problems is applying for state permits to expand to more than 1,600 dairy cows and heifers.
COLDWATER - Village officials plan to open bids for the upcoming sewer lining project on June 7, village manager/engineer Eric Thomas told councilors meeting Monday.
MARIA STEIN - Despite an earlier plea from Marion Band Boosters and high school band students, school board members Monday night unanimously eliminated the assistant band director's post.
CELINA - A new pumper truck will be added to the fire department's fleet next year as city council members on Monday approved the purchase of a $532,561 model from Sutphen of Dublin.
For the first time since 2008, the Celina Bulldogs can call themselves Western Buckeye League softball champions after completing a 6-2 win at Kenton on Monday in the resumption of a suspended game.
St. Henry's baseball team tuned up for the next round of tournament by rallying to defeat Allen East 5-3 on Monday afternoon at the Wally Post Athletic Complex.
