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 - Mercer County residents age 18 and older can get vaccinated by Mercer County Health District officials at a drive-thru vaccination clinic this Wednesday, according to a news release Thursday.
The clinic will be held from 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Mercer County Fairgrounds in Celina. The Moderna vaccine will be administered. [More]
CELINA - Living arrangements have been secured for at least three of nine people residing in a taxpayer funded custodial-care facility slated for demolition later this year.
FORT RECOVERY - A Fort Recovery man was in jail Thursday after law enforcement officials reportedly found more than six grams of methamphetamines hidden in a compartment in his vehicle.
ST. MARYS - Families looking for a little more Easter festivity this weekend can hop over to downtown St. Marys on Saturday to explore the Bunny Trail.
