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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Severe storm roars through area
Lightning strikes two area homes
By Tom Stankard
Lightning, heavy rain and strong winds wreaked havoc from Tuesday into this morning as a severe storm swept through the Grand Lake area.
Local Weatherman Dennis Howick reported 1.21 inches of rain had fallen. Meanwhile, lightning struck at least 200 times throughout Mercer and Auglaize counties, said meteorologist Kristen Cassady of the National Weather Service's Wilmington office. Two of those strikes reportedly hit houses in Mercer County. [More]
Pantry leader retiring
By William Kincaid
CELINA - The Rev. Tim Clutter will step down as executive director of CALL Ministries at the end of September.
Closing in on nearly a decade as the face of the nonprofit organization that has grown to provide myriad services to the down-and-out in Mercer County, Clutter said God has called on him to move in another direction. [More]
Obituaries on April 4th, 2018
Janet Fickert
Janet L. Fickert, age 82, of Celina, passed away on Monday, April 2, 2018 at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. [More]
Robert Frederick
Robert "Fat Jack" Frederick, 69, formerly of St. Marys, OH died Sunday March 18, 2018 at Camden-Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg, WV. [More]
Robert Money
Robert L. Money, 50, St. Marys, OH died 3:53 a.m. Saturday March 31, 2018 at Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis, IN. [More]
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Subscriber stories on April 4th, 2018
Minster school bids come in under estimate
MINSTER - Board members on Tuesday accepted $7.89 million in base bids and $231,000 in alternate bids for work on the planned $10.3 million renovation project at the junior/senior high school.
Auglaize County to join national opioid lawsuit
WAPAKONETA - The Auglaize County Board of Commissioners is joining a national lawsuit against pharmaceutical drug manufacturers and wholesale drug distributors that claims industry negligence helped make the opioid epidemic possible.
Rockford awards contract for project
ROCKFORD - Shinn Brothers Construction Co., Celina, on Tuesday was awarded the contract to handle the village's wastewater treatment plant improvements after having submitted the low bid of $2.35 million.
Great April Adventure planned
Celina merchants to host event
CELINA - The Great April Adventure, organized by the Celina Merchant Association, will take place in downtown Celina from 6-9 p.m. April 13.
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Dannon seeks OK to boost wastewater discharge to plant
MINSTER - Dannon representatives are trying to iron out an agreement with village officials to pump more wastewater to the treatment facility.
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Rain, rain (and snow) go away
Area teams battling against Mother Nature
St. Henry baseball player Ryan Bruening stood in the hallway outside of the gymnasium discussing the weather with teammates prior to a Tuesday practice.
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