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.
Another lawsuit against the Ohio Department of Natural Resources about flooding allegedly caused by the West Bank spillway has been filed - this time in the Ohio Court of Claims.
Case Leasing & Rental Inc., owner of Breakaway RecPlex on U.S. 127, filed the latest lawsuit on July 1, 2005. A five-day trial to determine whether the state is liable for flood damage to the RecPlex in 2003 has been scheduled Aug. 28 through Sept. 1 in Columbus. [More]
Celina's proposed bike path extension has suffered a delay and is facing a money crunch to pay for design work.
City administration officials this week sought an additional $10,000 to hire local design firm Fanning/Howey to do some last-minute work that needs finished to meet an Ohio Department of Transportation deadline. [More]
NEW BREMEN - There will be no partying on the banks of the historic Miami-Erie Canal this weekend as Bremenfest visitors look southward for three days of festivities.
Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Minster was cited recently by the Ohio Department of Health for terminating the residence of a mentally retarded client without giving proper notice to the family.
Mercer County officials plan to apply for $684,585 in funding to offset the cost of a sewer extension for agricultural properties that are exempted from the property tax assessments.
ST. MARYS - "Oil!" was the cry in July 1886 as the first oil well in the area came in at a depth of more than 1,000 feet. Located east of then-downtown St. Marys, the area is now known as Armstrong Park.
Superintendent Carl R. Metzger reviewed recent legislation and policies that may affect the Marion Local School district at Tuesday night's board meeting.
