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.
WAPAKONETA - Sales tax revenue in Auglaize County reached an all-time high in 2011, eclipsing the previous high in 2008.
The county collected $7.1 million in 2011, topping 2008's collection of $7.03 million. Collection in 2009 dropped to $6.3 million and rose to $6.5 million in 2010. [More]
CELINA - A major waterline replacement project has been pushed back for a second time.
Mayor Jeff Hazel and safety service director Tom Hitchcock said the East Market Street project, estimated at more than $1 million, has been rescheduled for 2013. It initially was planned for 2011 but was scrapped due to high bids. [More]
GRAND LAKE - Area counties and cities are jointly donating $20,000 per year to help pay for a full-time manager to spearhead clean-up efforts at Grand Lake.
WAPAKONETA - The Auglaize County Board of Health on Tuesday unanimously approved its 2012 budget at $2 million's - nearly $500,000 less than last year's.
Mercer County Board of Elections members continue to increase the inventory of electronic voter verification equipment.
Board members on Tuesday unanimously authorized the $16,525 purchase of 10 electronic poll books and ancillary equipment from Elections Systems & Software.
Parkway broke open a tight game in the second quarter en route to picking up its fifth win of the season as the Panthers earned a 71-60 win over Spencerville in girls' basketball action on Tuesday night.
