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.
Local and statewide home sales are gaining ground this year despite a shaky economy.
Mercer County Auditor Randy Grapner said home sales for the county are up so far this year compared to the same time frame last year. From Jan. 1 to May 30, 123 parcels sold, up from 109 parcels during that time last year. [More]
Local school administrators against bill allowing two-year retention of 3rd-graders
COLUMBUS (AP) - Ohio third-graders lagging in reading skills face the possibility of being held back for up to two school years under a sweeping overhaul of state education policy that cleared the state Legislature on Wednesday.
A Celina woman faces a minor misdemeanor charge of allowing a dog to run loose after her boxer mix dog escaped from a fenced yard and bit a passer-by on June 4.
Mercer County Soil and Water Conservation District board of supervisors on Wednesday accepted the resignation of nutrient management technician Matt Tobe. His last day is Friday.
NEW BREMEN - Incoming superintendent Howard Overman outlined continuing Race to the Top efforts to board of education members during a meeting Wednesday.
CELINA - The hits keep on coming for the Grand Lake Mariners.
Grand Lake belted 11 hits and took advantage of four Cincinnati Steam errors in an 11-5 victory on Wednesday night during Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League action at Jim Hoess Field.
Coldwater's Vinny Droesch fired a complete game three-hitter and the Cavaliers picked up their 10th win of the summer ACME season after an 8-0 triumph over Vandalia-Butler in Vandalia.
