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.
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 5:19PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 519 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Waynesfield, moving northeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and very heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible. Locations impacted include... Alger, Waynesfield, Roundhead, Mcguffey, Silver Creek, Jumbo, New Hampshire, Walton, and State Route 195 at State Route 235. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building. Motorists should slow down and use extra caution. To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
OBETZ - The Minster girls team came up just short of a fifth straight state championship, as West Liberty-Salem came away with the Division III crown by 28 points at Fortress Obetz on Saturday.
Led by Ella Boate, Minster's first five runners came in with sixth, 11th, 23rd, and 30th-place finishes, but fell victim to a crowded field as WL-S prevailed 55-83. [More]
ST. MARYS - Given the opportunity to make history on Saturday afternoon, the St. Marys girls soccer team locked horns with the undefeated Madison Rams in the Division II regional championship at Roughrider Field.
Despite nearly flawless weather and a hero's effort throughout regulation play, St. Marys' dream faded in the closing minutes, as they fell to 17-4-1 on the year with a season-ending 3-1 loss to the Rams. [More]
As warm weather fades into the cool, crisp temperatures of fall, area residents can still enjoy some outdoor activities before the true cold of winter sets in.
New Bremen defeats Russia to reach fourth-straight final four
CLAYTON - This weekend has proven that there is no better time to be a Cardinal.
The New Bremen volleyball team took center stage at Northmont's Thunderdome Saturday afternoon looking for a Division IV regional title against the Russia Raiders.
