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.
COLUMBUS - Gov. Mike DeWine on Tuesday announced Ohio will receive federal assistance for individuals and businesses in Mercer, Auglaize and eight other counties impacted by the 21 tornadoes that swept through western Ohio last month.
Willis "Bud" Preston is spending his golden years chasing gold medals.
Recently, the 1946 graduate of Celina High School won the 90s Singles Division of the National Senior Games in Albuquerque - adding to a gold collection that already includes a boatload of tennis trophies and an Oscar (not a real one), which Preston was given for his pristine portrayal of Ebenezer Scrooge in a Minster Crescent Players production. [More]
CELINA - Mercer County elections officials will temporarily store their old voting equipment through Celina Moving and Storage until they can verify the new system is ready to use in November's general election.
ROCKFORD - Parkway Local Schools board members on Tuesday approved a resolution intending to place a 1-mill operating levy renewal issue for the Rockford Carnegie Library on the Nov. 5 election ballot.
CELINA - Mercer County government's elected and appointed officials were lauded for their strong fiscal management and informed about upcoming capital projects and wellness committee initiatives at a mid-year review meeting.
CELINA - Grand Lake had few answers for their hitting woes on Tuesday night.
Zach Iverson pitched six innings of two-hit baseball and Southern Ohio belted 15 hits in beating the Mariners 7-2 in the opening game of a three-game series at Montgomery Field.
