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.
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 5:17AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Temperatures will 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 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.
COLDWATER - A local company has paid more than $81,000 in employee backpay for obstructing workers' attempts to unionize last year.
Basic Grain Products of Coldwater also agreed to orders from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to post notices in the plant and hold employee meetings about the violations and terms for compliance. [More]
The state has launched another website to help the public stay safe while recreating in state waters.
The Ohio Department of Health's new beach safety website (www.odh.ohio.gov/healthybeaches) allows Ohioans to check for E. coli bacteria and/or harmful algal bloom advisories at the 62 monitored beaches at Lake Erie and state parks. [More]
CELINA - Several polling locations in Mercer County may be moved from schools to other places before the November general election, according to board of elections deputy director Laura Bruns.
MINSTER - Ohio Gov. John Kasich visited The Dannon Company Tuesday to laud officials for their expansion efforts that translate into an $88 million company investment, the creation of 100 new jobs and increased production.
COLDWATER - The public use of the fitness center within the Coldwater Exempted Village School facility may be coming to an end due to liability concerns.
MINSTER - Local board of education members met in special session Tuesday night to discuss strategic plans that will take Minster Local Schools through the next three years.
COLDWATER - Paced by solid pitching from Christian Schramm and a big fourth inning by the offense, Coldwater secured the top seed for the Mercer County ACME sectional tournament this weekend with an 11-1 win over a struggling Celina squad in five innings on Tuesday at Veterans Field.
A late rally by Grand Lake fell short as the Mariners dropped their second straight game, 8-7, to Lake Erie in Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League action on Tuesday night at Ned Skeldon Stadium.