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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The car recently recovered from Eastview Pond by the Celina Fire Department was stolen from a Celina man 15 years ago, according to the Celina Police Department.
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Mercer County commissioners this week gave their approval for the purchase of a chair lift for the courthouse auditorium stairway.
The auditorium, which is located in the southwest corner of the county courthouse basement and undergoing renovation, currently is not handicapped-accessible.
A 40-year-old St. Henry woman was sentenced this week to 30 days in jail and three years probation for illegally obtaining a prescription drug from two different doctors.
Spc. A.J. Barger enjoyed the past few weeks spending time with friends, family and his girlfriend in his hometown of Celina before recently heading back to Iraq to complete his tour of duty.
