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.
ST. HENRY - Residents likely will see a half percent income tax increase on the November election ballot to help fund a new swimming pool and future village operating expenses.
Council members on Monday agreed to hold first reading of a resolution to put the levy on the ballot at the July 9 council meeting. The measure must be approved and certified by the auditor's office before Aug. 8 to get on the ballot. [More]
CELINA - City council members on Monday night unanimously passed first reading of an ordinance allowing a Marysville company to take algae from the water treatment plant for research and development.
If approved on final reading, safety service di [More]
A tragic RV accident in southern California has Kevin Mallory, an avid camper and owner of Cruising America RV Service Company in Celina, promoting safety.
CELINA - The city will get wind power from Blue Creek Wind Energy in Van Wert for 10 years, not 20 years as was written in an ordinance approved by city council members last month.
MINSTER - Superintendent Brenda Boeke told board of education members Monday night the elementary staff is prepared for implementation of the third-grade guarantee.
