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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Find Date:
Wednesday, October 7th, 2009
Weapons worth $16,000 stolen at area swap meet
By Margie Wuebker
The Mercer County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate the weekend theft of antique guns and knives valued at more than $16,000 from a swap meet exhibitor at the Progressive Sportsman Club near Fort Recovery.
Martin T. Griffiths of Avilla, I [More]
Celina girls soccer wins WBL title outright
By Gary R. Rasberry
After last week's win over Elida, Celina girls soccer coach Cal Freeman talked about taking Bath seriously when the teams met on the following Tuesday. After all, it was Bath that beat Elida that allowed Celina to capture a share of the Western Buckeye League title with a win over Elida. [More]
Obituaries on October 7th, 2009
Robert Snyder
Robert E. Snyder, 77, formerly of Celina, died Oct. 3, 2009, while vacationing [More]
Local pictures on October 7th, 2009
Subscriber stories on October 7th, 2009
Grand Lake park Revenue down 12%
Water quality is blamed
Total revenue at Grand Lake St. Marys State Park is down 12 percent this year compared to an average of the park's 2007 and 2008 revenues, said Brian Miller, assistant manager at Grand Lake St. Marys State Park.
Grant to help Parkway pupils expand service work
All Parkway High School students are addressing social issues and planning community projects this year as part of a collaboration between the school and Mercer County Educational Service Center (ESC).
Bicycle enthusiast forms local group
Rides to start this month and average 25 miles
A Celina bike shop owner wants to organize a new bicycle group before the end of this month.
Tim Husted, proprietor of Timberloft Outdoor Gear, 207 S. Main St., said he is inviting anyone in the area to join his group for casual bike rides.
Channel dredging nears completion
Dredging along some Grand Lake channels should be finished in the next couple of weeks, Brian Miller, assistant manager at Grand Lake St. Marys State Park, said at a Lake Development Corporation meeting on Monday.
Tough financial decisions ahead for Minster BOE
MINSTER - Treasurer Laura Klosterman told school board members the school district faces financial hardships in the coming years and may need to make some cuts.
Officals seek federal grant for site cleanup
MINSTER - Village officials plan to apply for a federal grant to clean up the former Minster Oil Company site.
Administrator Don Harrod told counc
Consignment shop features furniture
COLDWATER - New, used and consigned furniture and gifts are for sale at a new store in downtown Coldwater.
Sunset Furniture and Gifts, owned by Michelle and Roger Fullenkamp of Coldwater, opened at 101 S. Market St., behind the Subway restaurant.
Area girls golfers get shut out of state berth
Compiled by Ryan Hines
and Gary R. Rasberry
The girls golf season ended for local teams as none of the area teams or individual golfers made it out of district competition on Tuesday.
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