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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Wooden Shoe redo
Minster eatery ready to reopen
By Leslie Gartrell
MINSTER - The Wooden Shoe Inn, a long-standing community staple, has been given a new life and a fresh start under the guidance of new owners.
Andy Phlipot, 55, has loved The Wooden Shoe, both the brewing company and restaurant, since he was a child. At age 9, Phlipot said he was the youngest member of The Wooden Shoe beer collectors club. He and his father have been collecting Wooden Shoe memorabilia for years. [More]
Naumann wins again
By Gary R. Rasberry
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Beautiful weather made for good golfing as the Lima Junior Golf Association made its summer tour stop at Celina Lynx Golf Club on Thursday.
The course was perfect for Ellen Naumann as the St. Henry grad and 2019 tour Girls Golfer of the Year won her second straight tournament in the girls' 16-18 division. [More]
Obituaries on June 12th, 2020
Urban Winner
Urban A. Winner age 93 of Osgood died on Wednesday June 10, 2020 at Mercer Health Hospital, Coldwater. [More]
Ron Bohman
Ron A. Bohman age 52, of Versailles, Ohio, passed away peacefully at 4:48 AM on [More]
Benjamin Frasure
Benjamin H. Frasure, Jr., 93, of Saint Marys, died 12:20 A.M. Thursday, June 11, 2020, at his daughter's home in Elida. [More]
Michael Dicke
Michael Allen Dicke, 54, passed away at his residence in Leipsic, Ohio on June 10, 2020. [More]
Stanley Richards Sr.
Stanley I. Richards Sr., age 70 of Ansonia, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. [More]
Mary Harty
Mary Elizabeth Harty, age 60 of Celina, formerly of Troy, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2020 at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
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Subscriber stories on June 12th, 2020
Three more local cases reported
CELINA - Two new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Mercer County on Thursday, raising the county's total to 239.
One new confirmed case was reported in Auglaize County, raising that county's confirmed number to 75.
County seeks $500,000 grant to fix Montezuma flooding
CELINA - Mercer County officials will apply for $500,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds to pay for drainage infrastructure work in Montezuma.
Chickasaw water bills to rise $10 a month
CHICKASAW - Village residents will soon see a $10 monthly increase in their water bills.
Council members on Wednesday approved the revised rate, which will go into effect on July 1.
Amazing Athletes
'Champion'
Stacey (Clausing) Wiseman saved her best for last.
In the final race of her high school career, Wiseman got the individual title she had always longed for by winning the 400-meter race at the Division II state track and field championships in Dayton.
Amazing Athletes
'Dynamic duo'
They were the blue and gold Batman and Robin.
Tim Fortney and Floyd Keith didn't fight crime; they fought for yards and scored touchdowns.
"Those two were one of St. Marys's first dynamic duos that we had in the backfield," said longtime assistant Denny Vossler, who grew up watching them play.
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