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.
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.
The emerald ash borer first identified in Ohio in 2003 is wreaking havoc locally, forcing officials to remove hundreds of dead and potentially dangerous trees from parks and public rights of way.
Most communities are removing the damaged trees and replacing them with other types of trees. Cost estimates were not available. [More]
Redskin girls stay unbeaten in league; Indian boys shoot 158
By Colin Foster
CARTHAGENA - The Mercer County Elks was loaded with high school golfers on Monday.
In boys competition, Fort Recovery, St. Henry and Botkins clashed in a tri-match, while St. John's met Coldwater in Midwest Athletic Conference action. The Fort Recovery girls had a showdown with the unbeaten, defending conference champion St. Henry Redskins and Marion Local played host to New Bremen. [More]
Douglas E. Hassan, 63, Celina, passed away at 12:11 p.m. Sept. 8, 2014, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys, after an extended illness. [More]
CELINA - While setting wages for officials of a new flag football league, Celina city council members on Monday night also increased pay for several other seasonal employees.
NEW BREMEN - Satisfying the village's long-term need for more space could cost $2.2 million, according to a study presented to council members on Monday.
CELINA - City council members on Monday night unanimously approved a resolution to adopt an alternative method of allocating local funds to county townships.
MARIA STEIN - Marion Local School board members on Monday night approved a 10-year, 100 percent tax abatement for a new building at Ohio Recycling Inc. in Chickasaw.
CELINA - Members of an ad hoc committee - encouraged by community support at a kick-off meeting Friday night - plan to form an official group to promote the arts in Mercer County.
COLDWATER - A resident Monday night learned village officials have few ways to assist him in dealing with problem neighbors.
Kelly Mast, 314 S. Market St., told Coldwater council members that renters in nearby apartments had overdosed on drugs and landlords were not attending to the properties.
ST. HENRY - St. Henry council members plan to apply again for a $500,000 Ohio Public Works Commission grant and a $200,000 zero-interest loan to upgrade Willow and Parkview streets.
The Coldwater volleyball team improved to 10-2 with a three-set win over Van Wert at The Palace on Monday. The Cavaliers, ranked 10th in this week's Division III coaches' poll, won 25-10, 25-9 and 25-17.
