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.
NEW BREMEN - The aroma of chili wafted through The Crown Pavilion Saturday morning as 44 teams came from near and far to vie for trophies and bragging rights in the annual Bremenfest Chili Cookoff.
Local residents Troy Suchland and Allen Garber are no strangers to the competition - they have been cooking up entries for 10 to 12 years. [More]
Mercer County shook off an early turnover that resulted in a touchdown and pulled away in the second half for a 41-7 win over the West Ohio Wranglers at Barrenbrugge Park in Fort Recovery.
The win puts the Cougars at 3-2 on the season while the Wrangers fall to 1-4 with the loss. [More]
The Mercer County-Celina City Health board will continue following its own purchasing policies instead of those set by the county after getting the OK by commissioners.
NEW KNOXVILLE - The time is right for him to retire insists Gary Katterheinrich, who has managed the Neil Armstrong Airport in Auglaize County since 1976.
The Celina girls tennis team competed in its first Ohio Tennis Coaches Association State Team Tournament on Saturday, hosting Findlay in an opening-round contest.
