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.
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Saturday, December 14th, 2013
City takes initial step toward land purchase
By William Kincaid
CELINA - City council members Friday night passed the first reading of legislation authorizing the purchase of the Mercelina Mobile Court and the former Versa Pak property for $2.94 million.
If approved, The Bryson Trust Fund would pay 90 percent of the deal; the city would pay $300,000 from its general fund. The mobile home park would be purchased for $2.2 million and the former Versa Pak property - owned by John Larbus of Findlay - would be acquired for $745,000. [More]
New program set to battle heroin addiction
By Margie Wuebker
Editor's note: This is the final story of a three-part series about the heroin problem in the area, its impact on the community and steps being taken to deal with the issue.
A multi-pronged approach to dealing with drug and alcohol addiction in Mercer County debuts Jan. 1. [More]
Homan's big night leads Cardinals past Panthers
By Gary R. Rasberry
ROCKFORD - A strong inside presence mixed with solid defense helped New Bremen picked up its first Midwest Athletic Conference win of the season on Friday night as the Cardinals defeated Parkway 48-39 at Panther Gymnasium in Rockford.
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Some residents shocked by sale notices
Clarence Gouge sits in his aging mobile home and worries that he will be homeless in a very short time.
The 80-year-old gets a little misty eyed as
Turnovers sabotage Bulldogs
Bath outscores Celina 17-6 in fourth quarter to open WBL play with a victory
CELINA - Despite opening the season with a pair of wins, turnovers and an inability to finish games strong were concerns for Celina boys basketball coach Chris Bihn.
Defiance knocks off Elida by one point
WBL Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Katwan Singleton hit two free throws with 25 seconds left in the game to give Defiance a 63-62 win over Elida in the battle of Bulldogs at Defiance.
Defense carries St. Henry to road win over Minster
MINSTER - St. Henry's boys basketball team opened up their defense of last year's Midwest Athletic Conference co-championship with a 51-41 win over Minster on Friday night.
Ahrens scores 32 to lead Versailles past New Knoxville
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Versailles jumped out quickly and never looked back as the Tigers improved to 2-0 in Midwest Athletic Conference with a 67-47 win over New Knoxville at Tiger Gymnasium on Friday night.
Local wildlife officer among 18 facing possible charges
COLUMBUS (AP) - Eighteen more state wildlife officers are being referred for possible criminal prosecution after a follow-up investigation into illegal hunting while on duty uncovered additional cases, the state watchdog said.
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