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.
The city of Celina's proposal to lease property from the Norfolk Southern Railway Company could lead to the closing of a parking area used by customers of Roberts Town Tavern, 402 S. Main St.
If approved, it also could stop drivers from using the area to bypass the stop light at the intersection of Logan and Main streets, Celina city council members learned this week. [More]
WAPAKONETA - Celina's chances to make a tournament run toward a second straight Western Buckeye League wrestling title hit a few bumps in the road on Saturday as the MatDogs managed just one champion as the WBL held its tournament on Saturday at Wapakoneta High School. [More]
Mercer County commissioners last week approved a resolution to include the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) as a new payee of maintenance fees for annual ditch work along Beaver Creek.
COLDWATER - On the schedule, it looked like just another wrestling tri-meet as Coldwater hosted Versailles and St. John's Saturday afternoon at The Palace.
The Celina WaterDogs had a strong day at the Division II boys and girls swimming sectional at Ayersville High School on Saturday, sweeping the team titles in strong fashion.
St. Henry pulled away in the third quarter to snap back from Friday's tough loss at Coldwater with a 44-38 win over Van Wert at Redskin Gymnasium on Saturday night.
