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.
Citizens Academy is Sheriff's Office being transparent
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Mercer County residents will have the opportunity this fall to get a behind-the-scenes look at the divisions, operations and equipment of the Mercer County Sheriff's Office.
They'll even get a chance to fire law enforcement weapons at a gun range and ride shotgun with deputies on patrol during the 2024 Citizens Academy coordinated by sgt. Jay Wehrkamp, a veteran of the force. [More]
NEW BREMEN - The James F. Dicke Auditorium is set to undergo substantial upgrades, including new and additional seating, estimated at more than $250,000.
CELINA- Voters from 10 of the county's 14 townships and the municipalities of Coldwater, Rockford, Mendon, Montezuma and Celina will likely see a new tax levy for the Mercer County Joint Ambulance District on the Nov. 5 general election ballot.
CELINA - Mercer County Engineer Jim Wiechart announced a road closing for a bridge replacement project and ongoing efforts to improve the safety of rural local roads in the county.
ROSSBURG - Last year's Eldora Million winner Logan Schuchart and Californian Gio Scelzi each picked up $12,000 with wins Wednesday night, splitting the 25-lap feature events during the Double Down Duals that served as the the opening night of Kings Royal weekend at Eldora Speedway.
