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.
Area residents will have an opportunity to tour the new Mercer County Detention Center during the first public open house to be held Tuesday from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey said additional open houses will be scheduled after the holidays. [More]
Reports to the Mercer County Farm Service Agency (FSA) show local crop yields are not as bad as some had feared. Local numbers were predicted to be lackluster due to drought, while statewide yields have been reported record-breaking.
Input also sought on grants that could bring millions for local water quality improvements
A new state led nutrient management strategy for Grand Lake and its watershed was unveiled recently before a crowd of almost 200 at Wright State University-Lake Campus.
ST. HENRY - Victor Fortkamp scored 12 of his game-high 30 points in the fourth quarter, allowing St. Henry to hold off a tough Fort Loramie squad with a 58-46 win to take the battle of Redskins at the Middle School Gymnasium.
Derek Billing's 10-foot shot right before the buzzer ended New Knoxville's 65-game regular season win streak as the Rockets beat the Rangers 57-55 in Shelby County on Saturday night. The Rockets go to 3-0 on the season.
