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.
CELINA - Mercer County Board of Elections members this week approved a motion supporting the Ohio Secretary of State's campaign to create an online voter registration system.
Several local churches and veterans groups will be hosting services this weekend to honor current and former military members and those who gave their lives in the line of duty. [More]
COLDWATER - The Midwest Athletic Conference will have one team advancing to the Division IV regional baseball tournament next week after conference teams won district semifinals thanks to stellar pitching performances on Wednesday evening at Veterans Field in Coldwater.
BATH TOWNSHIP - Parkway was having problems finding holes in Tinora's defense for the first five innings of Wednesday's Division III district semifinal. [More]
The Celina girls track team jumped out to a strong start on the first day of the Division I district track and field meet at Frost-Kalnow Stadium in Tiffin.
New Bremen pitcher Sophie Fox scattered five hits and gave up just one earned run, and the Cardinal offense gave her plenty of run support as they advanced to the Division IV district final with a 5-1 victory over Lincolnview Wednesday night at Wapakoneta High School.
