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.
MINSTER - Jack Buschur, a man recognized as a humble pillar of the community, was named grand marshal of the 2022 Minster Oktoberfest Parade.
Surrounded by friends and family, Buschur was the center of attention Wednesday evening at a dinner at The Wooden Shoe hosted by the Minster Oktoberfest Parade Commitee. [More]
COLDWATER - Mercer County Community Hospital will soon be home to a state-of-the-art surgical robot, joint township board of governors learned at Wednesday's meeting.
MONTEZUMA -Agreeing that the first estimate was too high, village councilors on Wednesday decided to seek additional quotes for installing air conditioning and remodeling the restrooms at the village hall.
Bertke's ability to get the ball to teammates the key to Bulldogs' success
CELINA - While the excitement in most volleyball matches is centered around a hard-hitting spike over the net, it takes a good set-up pass to make it work.
After last Friday's season-opening loss to Versailles, Celina head football coach Brennen Bader said that the 2022 team was ahead of the 2021 squad that went 1-9 and was shut out four times.
