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.
An investigation into the cause of a Monday fire that destroyed a rural Celina home is continuing with a representative from the Ohio Fire Marshal's Office expected to tour the scene this morning.
The home, owned by Brian Bilger, 3433 Carmel Church Road, has been listed as a total loss despite the efforts of the Celina Fire Department and mutual aid from neighboring Chattanooga and Rockford departments. [More]
Local firefighters responded to an apartment fire in Celina on Friday night after a passer-by spotted flames and alerted other residents of the 125 N. Enterprise St. complex.
Shaun Seibert, who had been residing at Apt. 1, was next door visiting Mike Marincel when an unidentified person alerted them of the blaze. The 911 call was received at 9:57 p.m. [More]
Current and proposed increases in ethanol production have significantly increased the cost of corn for feed on Ohio dairy farms and the local area is no exception.
On March 26 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Maria Stein American Legion, the OSU Extension will hold a program for dairy farmers on feeding distillers' grains (DGs) to cattle. DGs, a byproduct of ethanol production, can be a less expensive substitute for shelled corn. [More]
MINSTER - A three-principal system will be brought back after Minster Local Schools board of education eliminated a top job last year due to budget constraints.
Minster BOE agrees to purchase used equipment with token payment
MINSTER - The Minster Community School board of education held its last official meeting Monday morning and discussed an equitable plan for selling computers and other fixed assets from the now defunct educational option.
MINSTER - Minster Local Schools board of education learned Monday night district officials have met all state requirements in regard to crisis plans as well as the distribution of floor plans and blueprints.
Parent has concerns about child's signout from Head Start
Next week marks the 10th anniversary of the Ohio Supreme Court's declaration that the state's school funding system is unconstitutional due to inequity between rich and poor districts.
The Mercer County FFA chapters will host the first Mercer County FFA Invitational livestock competition on Saturday at the Mercer County fairgrounds from 10 a.m.-noon.
Coldwater's Tyler James and Wapakoneta's Chelsey Rosebrook took home top honors during the West Ohio High School Bowling Conference's banquet on Sunday at Romer's in Celina.
