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.
Mercer County Commissioners have agreed to make improvements at the county dog pound, bowing to pressure from local animal rights activists.
Commissioners and dog warden Tom Powell have come up with a plan to add more kennel space at the pound, located on Powell's rural Fort Recovery farm. Commissioners last week agreed to spend $1,600 for new kennels while Powell has agreed to pay for a huge concrete slab to expand kennel space. [More]
MINSTER - The nationally ranked Minster girls' cross country team will be competing in Alabama next month with the blessing of the Minster Local Schools board of education.
Coach Jessie Magoto told board members Monday night the Oct. 6-8 trip to the Jesse Owens Cross Country Classic Invitational would be made at no cost to the school district. Athletes as well as coaches will cover their own expenses, including airfare, hotel room and meals. [More]
MARIA STEIN - Marion Local improved to 9-1 on the season with a three-game win over a tough Russia squad at The Hangar on Monday night.
The Flyers, who are number one for the second week in a row in this week's coaches state poll in Division IV, took control midway through game one and never let up on the Raiders. [More]
COLDWATER - Developer Steve Klosterman's application to rezone 22.186 acres of agriculture/residential land to commercial along the eastern side of U.S. 127 was approved Monday night by default.
A second sediment trap in the Grand Lake Watershed should be completed this week, reported Grand Lake St. Marys State Park Assistant Manager Brian Miller on Monday.
FORT RECOVERY - The Fremont Street reconstruction project was completed for about $11,000 under the original estimate, village council members learned at Monday's regular meeting.
Week 4 is now complete, which means later this week the Ohio High School Athletic Association will release its official computer points for the first time this season.
Celina stayed perfect in Western Buckeye League boys soccer action with a 3-0 win at Kenton on Monday in a contest that was ended at halftime due to the weather. The Bulldogs improve to 6-1-1 overall and 3-0 with the win.
