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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Tuesday, June 21st, 2011
Coupon queen
Local resident is master at saving money
By Margie Wuebker
ST. MARYS - Kara Sharp places a three-ring binder, a supermarket flyer and two neatly organized plastic totes on the kitchen table.
Preparing for a grocery buying trip takes methodical planning and appropriate coordination for Sharp, who has made couponing a way of life. [More]
Farm couple picked for national program
National Farmers Union Beginning Farmer Institute launched to educate, inform
By Nancy Allen
A New Knoxville couple are among a group of 10 farmers from across the nation selected to participate in the National Farmers Union's (NFU) inaugural Beginning Farmer Institute.
Jeff and Deb Eschmeyer, who operate Harvest Sun Farm, will learn about financial planning, farmer-owned cooperatives, marketing, USDA farm subsidy programs, renewable energy, understanding local food systems and more during ongoing sessions held across the U.S. The first session is this fall in Washington, D.C. [More]
Obituaries on June 21st, 2011
Richard Meiring
Richard J. Meiring, 92, Fort Recovery, died at 8:40 a.m. June 20, 2011, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. [More]
Twila Miller
Twila Miller, 92, Celina, died at 4:45 a.m. June 20, 2011, at her residence. [More]
Lucille Lehman
Lucille Lehman, 97, St. Marys, died June 17, 2011, at St. Marys Living Center. [More]
Local pictures on June 21st, 2011
Subscriber stories on June 21st, 2011
Senator works to help Grand Lake
GRAND LAKE - A provision in the state's biennium budget to shift $4 million in Waterways Safety funds from Caesar Creek to Grand Lake for algae mitigation likely won't make it into the final version.
City will pay to fix field
CELINA - Damaged sections of the synthetic turf at Montgomery Field have been repaired in preparation of the state ACME tournament in mid-July.
City officials have agreed to cover the cost, estimated at $2,000.
Mill may be spared
St. Marys officials say new design would not threaten building's weak foundation
ST. MARYS - A new design for the High Street bridge replacement project would save the Reservoir Mill from demolition, if the state approves.
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St. Henry schools switch to open enrollment
ST. HENRY - School board members unanimously voted to allow open enrollment next school year in hopes of generating increased state revenue.
St. Henry schools had been the only area district that did not allow students from outside the district to open enroll at no cost.
Police looking into pharmacy break-in
Minster
MINSTER - Police continue to investigate an early morning breaking and entering Monday at Schwieterman Pharmacy, 324 N. Main St.
Officers responded
Mercer County lowest in unemployment
Mercer County tied for the lowest unemployment rate in May, according to figures released today by the Ohio Job and Family Services. The county also had the lowest rate in April.
Vegh is healthy again and running on national stage
If Kristina Vegh's life were a movie, she would win the big race at the end.
In reality, she's just glad to be running again, without pain.
Vegh,
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