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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Friday, July 29th, 2011
Fair opens with ATV, truck racing
New events added this year
By Jay Clouse
WAPAKONETA - It's that time of year when livestock, greasy food, rides and free entertainment can all be found in one place.
The 159th Auglaize County Fair opens Sunday.
"When people come out to the fair, there is going to be a wide variety of t [More]
Mariners' losing skid reaches nine
By Gary R. Rasberry
CELINA - Just when it looked like Grand Lake would find a way to snap its long losing streak, defeat found a way to prevail once again for the Mariners.
Stark County had game-winning rallies in the top of the seventh inning of both games on Thursday as the Terriers earned a doubleheader sweep of the Mariners by scores of 6-5 and 6-2 at Jim Hoess Field. [More]
Obituaries on July 29th, 2011
Glenn Griner
Glenn R. "Butch" Griner, 64, Rockford, died at 4:20 p.m. July 27, 2011, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
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County may face cuts in staff, hours in 2012
Mercer County's finances are fairing better than initially projected, but next year could be rough, resulting in furloughs, reduced office hours and other spending cuts.
Company chosen for $1 million Mendon project
Mercer County Commissioners accepted a $1.03 million bid from Tumbusch Construction in St. Henry to upgrade water flow in the village of Mendon.
Commissioners awarded the contract to Tumbusch on Thursday afternoon at the recommendation of Fanning Howey Engineering Group, Celina.
Celina native selected to teach those in need
Some teachers may balk at teaching in school systems with limited resources, but not Celina native Gina Butterfield.
She will join 5,200 other teac
Residents confront man charged in burglary
An 18-year-old Celina man charged in connection with a Monday afternoon burglary turned himself into authorities Wednesday.
Thomas M. Allen, 6654 Coldwater Beach Road, remains incarcerated at the Mercer County Detention Facility pending a court appearance.
Man found inside home
Celina Police continue to investigate an apparent home invasion early Thursday at the home of Bridget Barker and Garrett Felver, 822 Sycamore St.
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Forty-four hogs missing from barn
ST. HENRY - The Mercer County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate the apparent theft of 44 hogs from a Huwer Road barn. At roughly 250 pounds each, the animals had a market value of nearly $8,500.
Nature photos to fill relic shrine
MARIA STEIN - Photographer Russell Reynolds is filling the Maria Stein Relic Shrine with birds, butterflies and other area wildlife as well as special images of the original Motherhouse of the Sisters of the Precious Blood.
Sister celebrates golden anniversary
MARIA STEIN - Sister Martha Bertke, C.PP.S., is celebrating her 50th anniversary as a Sister of the Precious Blood.
She will be honored at a 10:30 a.m. Mass Aug. 14 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Maria Stein.
Hannagan aiming for more NRA success at Eldora
The National Racing Alliance (NRA) Sprint Invaders return to Eldora Speedway on Saturday night as part of a wing and non-wing sprint car doubleheader, and Randy Hannagan will be marked as the favorite.
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