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.
MERCER - The Motor Inn Auto- Truck Stop offers the conveniences of home for those on the road.
The privately-owned business, which includes fuel pumps, a convenience store and an 85-seat restaurant, is the only location in Ohio belonging to Roady's Truck Stops, a national association of nearly 300 independent truck stops in 43 states. [More]
Denny Riethman, Tri Star horticulture instructor and an FFA adviser at Coldwater Exempted Village Schools, received the Outstanding Teacher Award for the state of Ohio from the Ohio Association of Agricultural Educators (OAAE).
Riethman was one of 10 teachers nominated for the award in District 5, which includes 36 schools in parts of Mercer and Auglaize counties and all of Shelby, Darke, Miami, Preble and Montgomery counties. He was nominated by a colleague. [More]
ST. HENRY - Redskins' pitcher Alex Post struck out 12 to lead St. Henry's ACME team to a 5-1 triumph over New Bremen on Monday at the Wally Post Athletic Complex.
Post scattered five hits and three walks over seven innings, with the lone Cardinals' run being unearned in the fifth inning. [More]
ST. HENRY - Village officials and residents discussed downsizing plans for a new swimming pool to save money but did not tweak the latest design during a special meeting Monday night.
