Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 3:18PM 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.
Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 2:18PM 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 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.
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.
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Friday, February 26th, 2016
Obituaries on February 26th, 2016
Anna L. Amstutz, 90, Celina, died Feb. 26, 2016, at the Gardens of Celina.  [More]
Lawrence Gehret, 87, Fort Loramie, died Feb. 25, 2016, in Fort Loramie.
Calling is 2-8 p.m. March 1 at Gehret Funeral Home, Fort Loramie. [More]
Stories on February 26th, 2016
CELINA - Mercer County Commissioners on Thursday appointed Theresa Dirksen of Maria Stein to the new, full-time position of Ag Solutions coordinator.
Amid local concerns of inaccurate data, the Ohio Department of Education has released the second half of the state district report cards.
Some districts felt the impact of opt-outs and rigorous testing, with at least three appealing the results of parts of the report cards.
John Parker performed baptisms, weddings, taught Latin, English and driver's education
FORT RECOVERY - After 30 years of service, an area deacon who has baptized more than 500 children has retired.
John Parker of Fort Recovery became [More]
Division II Girls District Semifinals - Paulding
PAULDING - Six days after the team's biggest and most emotional win of the season, Celina looked to keep its season alive in the Division II girls district basketball tournament against WBL champion Ottawa-Glandorf.
Division IV Girls District Semifinals - Wapakoneta
WAPAKONETA - Midwest Athletic Conference girls basketball rivals Minster and Marion Local have locked up in some epic postseason battles over the years.
Division III Girls District Semifinals - Elida
ELIDA - Top-seeded Columbus Grove put a stop to Coldwater's tournament run with a 63-44 victory in the Division III district semifinal opener.
Then Fort Recovery couldn't stop Liberty-Benton's Jensen Hiegel in a 56-43 loss. [More]
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The high school swimming season ended for the Celina boys' swim team after none of the relays nor individual swimmer
Local pictures on February 26th, 2016