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 Montezuma woman faces arson charges related to an October fire that officials had quickly deemed suspicious.
Natasha M. Thomas, 30, made her initial appearance in Mercer County Common Pleas Court on Tuesday to face charges of aggravated arson, a second-degree felony, and arson, a fourth-degree felony. [More]
Marion wins third straight OVISCO title, Redskins beat Bulldogs for third place
By Tom Haines
CELINA - The final day of the 35th annual OVISCO Classic saw a nailbiter of a game that was decided on a missed shot in the final seconds. Then there was the championship game.
Marion Local led Coldwater by 19 going into the fourth quarter and kept up the pressure to secure a 55-31 win and its third consecutive tournament title at the Fieldhouse on Tuesday night. [More]
NEW BREMEN - Mayor Robert Parker at Tuesday's final council meeting of the year recapped the past 12 months' accomplishments and discussed plans for 2021.
CELINA - Mercer County officials have taken the next step in preparing for the Montezuma draining improvement project, awarding a $55,000 contract to Access Engineering Solutions for related engineering services.
WAPAKONETA - Three new deaths from COVID-19 were reported in Auglaize County on Tuesday, raising the county's death toll to 42 since the beginning of the pandemic.
COLUMBUS - The father of a Fort Recovery teacher who was sentenced to 21 years in prison is opposing county officials' request to have the Ohio Supreme Court reconsider its decision ordering the officials to release records they have withheld.
