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.
County seeking grant to install utility lines to area
By Shelley Grieshop
CELINA - Mercer County is seeking a $500,000 infrastructure grant for upgrades along state Route 29 to help snag a new business that would employ 70 full-time workers.
County economic development director Jared Ebbing would not release the name of the business, only saying it would be a distribution and logistics center. The company hasn't finalized the deal, but Ebbing is optimistic. [More]
Marion Local continued its dominance at the annual Pepsi Lady Knight Volleyball Invitational at Crestview High School by capturing a fifth straight title on Saturday in Convoy.
