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.
A public meeting will be held on whether the EPA should allow an increase in elevation of the Celina Sanitary Landfill in rural Franklin Township.
The Mercer County Solid Waste Policy Committee approved a resolution that will allow Allied Waste Co. - which runs the Celina Sanitary Landfill - to hold the mandated meeting instead of the Ohio EPA. However, the committee will request that an EPA official be present at the meeting, which is tentatively scheduled to happen sometime in September. [More]
With just one regular season game remaining, the Grand Lake Mariners picked the right time to be playing their best baseball.
Brenden Stines and two relievers combined to throw a three-hit shutout leading Grand Lake to a 3-0 victory over Lake Erie at Jim Hoess Field on Thursday night. [More]
Ruth "Esther" Henke, 89, died at 11:06 a.m. July 27, 2006, at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Sidney. She was a resident of Heritage Manor Nursing Center, Minster. [More]
Thirty employees of the Celina Sanitary Landfill could lose their jobs if an expansion application is not approved by the Ohio EPA Director and the Allied Waste Co.-owned facility is forced to close down.
A 17-year-old Celina boy who entered a Hopewell Township home June 1 and attempted to engage in sexual activity with a minor will be tried as an adult.
NEW BREMEN - Parking has become a valuable commodity in downtown New Bremen, leading village councilors to place limits on the length of time vehicles can be parked on village property.
ST. MARYS - Communication is the key that will open up the western branch of the Auglaize County municipal court and county officials anticipate opening the office in a few weeks.
St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Osgood was established a century ago and its members are preparing to celebrate its rich history.
Parishioners are planning a 100th anniversary celebration at the church on Aug. 6. A 10:30 a.m. Mass will be officiated by Archbishop Daniel E. Pilarczyk.
