Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 3:18PM 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.
Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 2:18PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, until midnight EDT tonight.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality today. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy' range.
For additional information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's website at epa.ohio.gov.
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 12:09PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Temperatures continue climb into the upper 80s to lower 90s today. This will combine with a humid airmass to produce heat indicies in the 95 to 100 degree range this afternoon.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening.
Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 10:53AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, until midnight EDT tonight.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality today. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy' range.
For additional information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's website at epa.ohio.gov.
Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 9:21AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, until midnight EDT tonight.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality today. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy' range.
For additional information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's website at epa.ohio.gov.
Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 12:23AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, through midnight EDT tonight.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality. The Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' range.
For additional actions and information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's web site at epa.ohio.gov.
Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 12:16AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, from 7 AM Thursday to midnight EDT tonight.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality. The Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' range.
For additional actions and information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's web site at epa.ohio.gov.
Air Quality Alert issued July 15 at 9:35PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, from 7 AM Thursday to midnight EDT Thursday night.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality. The Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' range.
For additional actions and information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's web site at epa.ohio.gov.
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Friday, September 5th, 2014
By Nancy Allen
CELINA - U.S. farmers are on track to reap record corn and soybean harvests, an area ag official announced at Thursday's monthly Mercer County agriculture breakfast.
Speaker John Leighty, a grain merchandiser for Trupointe cooperative in Botkins, was among a group of people who recently attended the annual National Pro Farmer Crop Tour to survey the nation's crops. [More]
By Gary R. Rasberry
CELINA - The Celina girls tennis team rebounded from a tough loss to undefeated Western Buckeye League leader Wapakoneta on Tuesday to shut out cross-lake rival St. Marys 5-0 Thursday afternoon at the Booster Club Tennis Complex.
The win moves the NetDogs to 3-2 in WBL. The Roughriders drop to 1-4 in league matches. [More]
Obituaries on September 5th, 2014
Patricia (Monnin) DeMange, 85, Russia, died at 2:50 a.m. Sept. 4, 2014, at her home. [More]
Jane Ellen Reed, 70, Coldwater, died Sept. 1, 2014, at St. Rita's Hospital, Lima. [More]
Donald Steinke, 81, St. Marys, died Sept. 4, 2014, at his home.
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Local pictures on September 5th, 2014
Subscriber stories on September 5th, 2014
Woodcarver brings dead oak back to life as art in Coldwater
COLDWATER - A lightning-toasted white oak at Coldwater Memorial Park is being crafted into a wooden statue of St. Francis of the Garden.
Artist Jo
CELINA - The sole bid received by officials to improve the Mercer County Courthouse parking lot was nearly $10,000 higher than the estimated cost.
CELINA - Celina fell behind early in each of the three sets against Ottawa-Glandorf last evening at the Middle School, and the veteran Titans kept applying the pressure to beat the young Bulldogs in three sets, 25-14, 25-11, 25-13.
COLDWATER - Goalie Brittany Muhlenkamp and the Coldwater defense stood tall when St. Marys turned up the pressure late in the second half.
When time expired, the game had ended in a 2-2 draw Thursday at Village Hall Field.
MINSTER - The last two times head coach Mike Etzler's Coldwater Cavaliers have taken the volleyball court, they opened with losses in the first game, so his goals heading into last evening's battle in Minster were rahter simple.
Thursday's Area Roundup
Compiled by Colin Foster and
Gary R. Rasberry
St. Henry made the trek to Rockford and came home a winner after the Redskins beat Parkway in a t
World 100 Weekend
ROSSBURG - A pair of former World 100 champions picked up $5,000 victories on Thursday night at Eldora Speedway during the opening night of the 44th annual World 100.