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, August 3rd, 2012
U.S. 127 Yard Sale
Thousands from across the U.S. flock to find bargains, treasures
By Betty Lawrence
Set it out and they will come.
That's the philosophy of thousands of people - from Michigan to Alabama - who are hosting a yard sale along U.S. 127 through Sunday.
And come they do, from all over the United States.
Ray Luttman, of Watertown, N.Y., pored over items set out at the home of Pete and Joyce Hierholzer on North Main Street in Celina. [More]
Deputy on leave pending probe
Heat alarm system not on in cruiser where dog found dead, sheriff says
By Margie Wuebker
Mercer County Sheriff's Deputy Chad Fortkamp has been placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation into the death of the department's German Shepherd Zak.
Fortkamp was notified of the decision on Thursday afternoon prior to his regularly scheduled evening shift. [More]
Obituaries on August 3rd, 2012
Joan Groff
Joan Groff, 92, of North Star, died Aug. 2, 2012, in Greenville.
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Gerald Holthaus
Gerald Holthaus, 61, of Fort Loramie, died Aug. 2, 2012 at his home.
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Local pictures on August 3rd, 2012
Subscriber stories on August 3rd, 2012
Farm wants to expand to nearly 2 million chickens
Owner, state say previous problems at the farm resolved
FORT RECOVERY - Owners of a Fort Recovery chicken farm with previous pollution violations are seeking permits from the Ohio Department of Agriculture to expand the operation to almost 2 million laying hens.
Ag official talks weeds, pricing silage
CARTHAGENA - There's not much farmers can do about infestations of the weed known as mare's tail in their fields, but they can begin planning for next year, a local agriculture official said.
Officials OK purchase of new EMS chassis
CELINA - Mercer County Commissioners authorized the purchase of vehicles on Thursday morning, including a $111,934 ambulance chassis.
The 2012 Che
Police investigate theft of Elvis memorabilia
ST. MARYS -An array of Elvis memorabilia has apparently left the building, according to St. Marys Police Department reports.
The items - including
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