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.
A six-year prison term and convictions imposed on former Wapakoneta Police Chief David Harrison for child pornography charges were dismissed by the members of the Ohio Supreme Court today.
The 7-0 decision authored by Justice Paul E. Pfeifer was based on the judgment the trial court had no jurisdiction to retry or resentence Harrison, according to ruling released on the court's Web site today. [More]
The Grand Lake Mariners equaled their season-high offensive output for the season on Monday night and it was more than enough to beat the Lake Erie Monarchs.
Grand Lake jumped out to a quick 11-0 advantage in just four innings of play and then coasted the rest of the way for a 13-7 win in Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League action at Jim Hoess Field. [More]
The city is moving forward with eminent domain proceedings to takeover the former Versa Pak property, even though the current owner said he is willing to negotiate through his attorney.
Celina Police officers will be sporting new uniform shoulder patches to commemorate the 175th anniversary of the community.
The patches were worn for the first time Saturday at the Celina Lake Festival parade with officers having 30 days to put the new patches on their uniforms.
COLDWATER - Village officials will need to inspect all properties to check for back-flow problems in the public water system, according to requirements of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA), which conducted a survey of the village's system earlier this year.
A Mercer County agriculture official is one of just 10 soybean producers selected nationwide to travel to Mexico to see first hand United Soybean Board (USB) checkoff program dollars in action.
