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.
Union says it wants satisfactory contract before sale occurs
By Janie Southard
ST. MARYS - The field of possible buyers has narrowed for the Goodyear plant in St. Marys, but United Steelworkers say there can't be a sale until a satisfactory contract is struck between the union and any new owner, according to the local union president. [More]
Kip Wright was honored as the 2006 Citizen of the Year at Thursday evening's annual Celina-Mercer County Chamber of Commerce awards banquet.
Before a standing audience and with his ever-infectious smile, Wright, of Celina, humbly accepted the honorary plaque from chamber Director Pam Buschur. [More]
MINSTER - Ohio Sen. Keith Faber, R-Celina, urged both elected officials and members of the Auglaize County Republicans to retain the core principals of the party and remain optimistic about its future.
Mercer County commissioners approved a $105,925 loan to Celina Tent on Tuesday, following a brief public hearing on the firm's revolving loan fund application.
Celina diver Eddie Craft completed his scholastic career with a 16th-place finish at the boys state diving competition as part of the State Swimming and Diving Championships at C.T. Branin Natatorium in Canton on Thursday.
