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.
CELINA - While many youngsters enjoyed kids events at the Mercer County Fair on Wednesday, others were in the barns caring for their animals.
Elizabeth Wuebker, 16, Maria Stein, had showed two heifers earlier in the week, and on Wednesday participated in the Showman of Showmen competition. It was her first year showing animals. [More]
A 22-year-old Celina woman, implicated in the drug-related death of a friend, faces nearly four years in prison if she doesn't follow community control sanctions.
A 63-year-old Indiana man, who died July 22 when his car struck two horses along state Route 49, reportedly had cocaine in his system.
Toxicology test results following the death of Noland R. Kirk of Fort Wayne showed the presence of cocaine but not alcohol, Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey said.
