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.
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Thursday, April 1st, 2021
Support available for victims of sexual violence
By Sydney Albert
For survivors of sexual assault, opening up about their experiences can be difficult.
For local survivors, help is a phone call away.
With April being Sexual Assault Awareness Month, some local crisis and victim advocacy groups are attempting to expand their resources, offering survivors an understanding ear and people to discuss options. [More]
Obituaries on April 1st, 2021
Joseph Doenges
Joseph "Joe" Doenges, of Sugarland, Texas, died Sunday March 28, in Houston, Texas. [More]
Dorothy McMullen
Dorothy A. McMullen, 94, of St. Marys, died 11:15 Sunday, March 28, 2021, at Vancrest of St. Marys. [More]
Brenda Smith
Brenda Lucille Smith, age 73 of Gallipolis, died Monday evening March 29, 2021 at the SOIN Medical Center in Beavercreek, OH. [More]
Local pictures on April 1st, 2021
Subscriber stories on April 1st, 2021
City plans to raze dilapidated building
CELINA - City revolving loan funds will help pay for the bulk of the cost to raze a dilapidated private building to make way for an expected expansion of Mackinaw Retirement Village, city officials said.
Man pleads not guilty to child sex charges
CELINA - A St. Henry man who'd reportedly engaged in a sexually explicit conversation with an undercover detective he believed was a 13-year-old girl pleaded not guilty to 10 felony charges Wednesday in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
Tails are waggin'
Coldwater veterinarian opens own business
COLDWATER - After 10 years practicing as a veterinarian in Celina, Sarah Fennig has gone into business for herself and opened Family Veterinary Services where she hopes to bring her family values to her clients.
Officials meet to discuss litigation
CELINA - Mercer County Commissioners this week met behind closed doors with county assistant prosecutor Amy Ikerd to discuss imminent litigation.
Tobin signs with Defiance
ST. MARYS - St. Marys' all-time leading goal scorer in boys soccer has settled on his next step.
Adam Tobin signed with Defiance College on Wednesday, joining the Yellow Jackets' men's soccer team after a memorable four-year run at St. Marys.
Bransford named Ohio's Ms. Basketball
Cincinnati Mount Notre Dame's KK Bransford was named Ohio's 2021 Ms. Basketball on Wednesday. Bransford is the sixth junior to earn the top award for girls basketball in the state.
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