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.
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Monday, August 12th, 2013
Obituaries on August 12th, 2013
A few hours after Antoinette "Nettie" Schlater, 91, died peacefully in her slee [More]
Donald L. Wagner, 83, Celina, died at 3:15 a.m. Aug. 11, 2013, at his residence [More]
Harold "Doc" Knapke, 91, and his wife Ruth Knapke, 89, Russia and formerly of F [More]
Sarah M. Marsee, 84, St. Marys, died at 7:15 a.m. Aug. 10, 2013, at the Valley Nursing Home in St. Marys. [More]
Wilbur J. Feltz, 84, St. Henry, died Aug. 9, 2013, at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater. [More]
Stories on August 12th, 2013
CELINA - Where can you see wiener dogs race and chickens fly on a warm Sunday afternoon?
The answer is the Mercer County Fair - the same place you go to see livestock, enjoy amusement rides and savor corn dogs, sugar waffles and lemon shakeups. [More]
MARIA STEIN - Sister Regina Albers remembers coming to the Maria Stein Shrine of the Holy Relics as a child and looking in amazement at rows of reliquaries or display vessels containing relics of saints who lived long ago.
FORT RECOVERY - An area couple described as "inseparable" died within hours of each other at an area nursing home Sunday.
Former Fort Recovery resi
CELINA - A local woman was killed Sunday morning in northern Indiana after her minivan was struck head-on by a car on U.S. 33.
Cynthia L. Gilleo of Celina was pronounced dead at the scene just north of county Road 146 near Millersburg, about 40 miles north of Fort Wayne, Ind.
Tonight
• 6 p.m. - harness racing, grandstand
• 6 p.m. - beef show, Adrian DeBrosse arena
• 9 p.m. - Phillip Fox Band, beer garden

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ROSSBURG - More than 60 race teams and a large Family Fun Night crowd arrived at Eldora Speedway on Saturday evening, expecting to see close, fender-rubbing action. [More]
Local pictures on August 12th, 2013