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.
FORT RECOVERY - An 8-year-old Indiana boy died Saturday night when the pickup truck in which he and other family members were riding slid out of control on Stateline Road near Fort Recovery. His death marks the sixth traffic fatality of the year in Mercer County in as many days. [More]
Stress, alcohol and political debates can turn a joyous Christmas party into a heated family feud.
Even the happiest of relatives will unleash their inner anger when the craziness of the season takes hold, said a local psychologist. He suggests slowing the pace.
A 45-year-old St. Henry man remains in critical condition this morning at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima following a one-vehicle accident Sunday night at the intersection of Carthagena Road and state Route 118 near St. Henry.
CELINA - Paced by solid defense that slowed the Marion Local fast-paced offense, Celina started strong and never looked back in beating the Flyers 80-62 in a nonleague Mercer County matchup at the Fieldhouse on Saturday.
St. Marys rallied in the second half to pick up its first win of the season, beating Coldwater 50-43 in a Grand Lake area matchup at The Palace in Coldwater.
