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.
COLDWATER - It will be two Mercer County teams competing for the second straight year for the championship of the second annual Mercer Health Holiday Basketball Classic after Coldwater and Fort Recovery came away from Friday's semifinals at The Palace with very convincing wins. [More]
COLUMBUS (AP) - Mercer County tied for the second lowest unemployment rate for November, according to figures just released by he Ohio Department of Job and Family Services .
School district residents invited to Feb. 16 meeting at Zahn-Marion library
Plans are underway for an agricultural development program at Marion Local Schools, according to reports presented at the Marion Community Development Organization's (MCDO) December meeting.
A former Celina woman faces charges she allegedly used deceptive or misleading statements to receive thousands of dollars in worker's compensation and Medicaid benefits.
The Minster girls basketball team will play in the finals of the Vicki Mauk of the Holiday Tournament after defeating Miller City 63-38 in the semifinals at the Elida Fieldhouse on Friday night.
