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 - A new brewery and taproom called Second Crossing is expected to open in downtown Rockford by the end of the year.
If everything goes as planned, this will be the fourth brewery to open in Mercer County in the last few years.
County commissioners on Thursday approved issuing a $49,000 revolving loan to Mercer County Brewing Co. doing business as Second Crossing at 142 N. Main St., Rockford. [More]
CELINA - Manure that a St. Henry dairy operation reportedly discharged into Beaver Creek within the distressed Grand Lake Watershed is believed to have led to the death of several fish near Depweg Road.
CELINA - A former kindergarten teacher will be sentenced on July 30 for three third-degree felony charges of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor and one unclassified misdemeanor charge of failure to comply with underage alcohol laws.
CHICKASAW - Voters will be asked to replace the village's 3-mill operating levy during the Nov. 5 election. Village council members on Wednesday approved a resolution to place the item on the ballot as the levy is set to expire next year.
COLUMBUS - Victims of the tornado who have already received Federal Emergency Management Agency assistance but are facing longer-than-expected home repairs may be eligible for additional rental assistance.
