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.
James H. Maze, 80, St. Marys, died at 2:15 p.m. Aug. 15, 2013, in the emergency department of Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
ST. MARYS - Enrollment at St. Marys City Schools has remained level despite concern recent cuts would lead parents to move their children to other districts. [More]
CELINA - Attendance, sponsorship and overall participation was abundant at the 161st Mercer County Fair.
Perfect weather through the last day of the fair on Thursday likely helped boost week-long attendance by 4,000 over 2012, fair manager Cara Muhlenkamp said.
Regulations and health care were on the minds of 5th District constituents Friday as U.S. Rep. Bob Latta, R-Bowling Green, toured farms and agribusinesses in the area.
COLDWATER - Alongside the professional bowlers from the national and regional tours practicing on the alleys at Pla-Mor Lanes on Friday were a group of local bowlers with ages ranging from high school to one who has competed on the senior tour.
