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.
26-year-old who had massive stroke pledges to walk down the aisle for her wedding
By Margie Wuebker
NEW BREMEN - Music plays in the background as Christan Garman logs another mile on the treadmill at the Auglaize-Mercer South Family YMCA before heading to the swimming pool for more therapy.
At 26, the substitute teacher for schools throughout Auglaize and Mercer counties is learning an important lesson in her battle to overcome the effects of a massive stroke - small steps that pave the way for larger accomplishments. And soon those steps will lead to the altar. [More]
The Mercer County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate a bizarre accident in which an SUV was found demolished after plowing through a field and into a hog barn.
Deputies were called to the barn along Hellwarth Road, south of Miller Road, shortly before 8:30 a.m. Sunday. The property is owned by Jerry Weisman, 7984 U.S. 127, Celina. [More]
Larry R. Fairbanks, 58, of 2006 Emerald Court, St. Marys, died July 31, 2008, at his residence. An autopsy has been ordered to determine cause of death. [More]
4,500 vets in the county are eligible for services
WAPAKONETA - Thursday was Veterans Day at the Auglaize County Fair and there were plenty of men and women on the grounds who have served or are serving in the U.S. military.
Over 7,000 feet of electric utility lines have been transplanted underground in various Celina neighborhoods in the last three years says Safety Service Director Jeff Hazel.
No injuries were reported when an ambulance making an emergency run collided with a pickup truck in Fort Recovery. The mishap occurred at 3:50 p.m. Monday at the intersection of Butler and Wayne streets, according to Mercer County Sheriff's Office reports.
With the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League regular season wrapping up tonight, Grand Lake looked to avoid one record that would not be memorable on Thursday evening.
