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.
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Saturday, August 9th, 2008
By William Kincaid
To some city folk, goats may be stereotyped as sheep-like animals with a propensity to eat anything.
But to Rodney and Lorinda Reeves of Belle Center, there are a myriad of temperamental and physical differences to assess before choosing the best goats in various categories. [More]
Obituaries on August 9th, 2008
Mary Ann Arling, 72, 221 North St., Osgood, died at 1:33 p.m. Aug. 7, 2008 at her residence. [More]
Former Celina resident Rhonda Jo Huser, 50, Fort Wayne, died Aug. 7, 2008 at Hospice Home, Fort Wayne, Ind. [More]
Richard "Dick" E. Mescher, 68, Kettering, died Aug. 7, 2008 in Dayton.
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Elmer J. Otting, 89, 75 S. Jefferson St., Minster, died at 6:15 a.m. Aug. 8, 2008 at Heritage Manor, Minster. [More]
Leland H. "Bill" Shelby, 87, 306 Columbia Street, St. Marys, died at 12:17 p.m. Aug. 8, 2008 at Valley Nursing Home, St. Marys. [More]
Former Minster resident Sylvia M. Sommer, 88, died at 7:36 a.m. Aug. 7, 2008 at Otterbein, St. Marys. [More]
Bennie Stoker, 70, 2100 Celina Road, St. Marys, died at 3:28 p.m. Aug. 6, 2008 at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. [More]
Local pictures on August 9th, 2008
Subscriber stories on August 9th, 2008
Mercer County Commissioners this week approved a no-interest loan agreement totaling $300,000 to replace three bridges in Blackcreek, Butler and Recovery townships.