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.
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 12:09PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Temperatures continue climb into the upper 80s to lower 90s today. This will combine with a humid airmass to produce heat indicies in the 95 to 100 degree range this afternoon.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening.
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.
Air Quality Alert issued July 15 at 9:35PM 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 Thursday night.
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, May 3rd, 2019
Service held to lift up those hurt by flooding
By Leslie Gartrell
MARIA STEIN - Dozens of people gathered to pray for those affected by recent flooding during a community prayer service at the Maria Stein Shrine of the Holy Relics on Thursday evening.
Matt Hess, coordinator of ministry and hospitality, said the service was put together in about 72 hours. Hess felt a sense of urgency to acknowledge the recent flooding, and the community prayer service was the response. [More]
Marion boys, Coldwater girls win Mercer County bragging rights
By Gary R. Rasberry
COLDWATER - Area track and field fans know Robby LeFevre can sprint.
It turns out he can hurdle as well.  
The Fort Recovery senior defended his 100- and 200-meter dash titles, ran the winning leg in the 4x100 relay and also took first in the 300 hurdles at the Mercer County Knights of Columbus Meet on Thursday. [More]
Obituaries on May 3rd, 2019
Gary J Fox Sr., age 87, passed away April 29, 2019 in Fairfield, Ohio.
He was born to the late Peter and Hazel Fox on February 21, 1932 in Mendon, Ohio. [More]
Linus "Lindy" J. Hoying, 92, Fort Loramie, died on May 2, 2019, at Heritage Cen [More]
Gilbert Charles "Chuck" Lampy, age 67, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2019, at Elmwood Assisted Living of New Bremen. [More]
Russell W. Snider Jr., age 96, Celina, passed away 7:15 p.m. April 30, 2019, at Laurels of Shane Hill in Rockford, Ohio. [More]
John E. Stemen, 73, Middle Point, died on May 1, 2019, at Van Wert County Hospital, Van Wert. [More]
Local pictures on May 3rd, 2019
Subscriber stories on May 3rd, 2019
CELINA - Mercer County Soil and Water Conservation District Technician Matt Heckler said he spends the bulk of his time dealing with drainage projects involving failing tile mains, many nearly 100 years old.
CELINA - A Germantown man has been indicted by a Mercer County grand jury on arson charges in connection with a fire that destroyed a Montezuma mobile home in March.
Diesel units to be updated
CELINA - Celina City Schools has been awarded a $60,000 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency grant to replace old school buses.
The district is on
SALEM TOWNSHIP - A Celina man and another man were arrested on Tuesday and charged with breaking and entering into several outbuildings and an unoccupied home.
MARIA STEIN - A couple weeks back, Marion Local challenged MAC-leading Minster.
On Thursday, the Flyers defeated one of the WBL's top teams.
Th
NEW BREMEN - Coldwater baseball coach Brian Harlamert has talked about his senior leadership all season. Thursday night it was the senior battery of
Area Roundup
Compiled by Colin Foster and Gary R. Rasberry
The Minster softball team locked up the outright Midwest Athletic Conference championship on Thursday night.
ST. MARYS - Nick Myers and Braden Wietholder were key members of St. Marys gridiron success last fall.
The duo hopes to have similar results at Bluffton University.