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. MARYS - The bleachers at the football stadium are in need of repair, but some school officials don't want to put any money into a facility that has a limited future.
The annual inspection report of bleachers by structural engineering firm Jez [More]
The Cincinnati Bearcats are standing tall with a 3-0 record thus far in the early stages of the college football season and Eric Lefeld is a key contributor to the team's success.
The former Coldwater standout has become a key component on UC's offensive line since entering the starting lineup last season and helping the Bearcats to 10 wins and a victory over Vanderbilt in the 2011 Liberty Bowl. [More]
Sister Marie Damian Schoenlein, formerly Rita Schoenlein of St. Peter, 85, died Sept. 25, 2012, at the University of Michigan Medical Hospital, Ann Arbor, Mich. [More]
CELINA -Yard signs, stickers, buttons and other political ephemera about state and national candidates running in this year's presidential election are available at the recently-opened headquarters of the Mercer County Republicans and Democrats.
As first-year Coldwater assistant cross country coach Ashley Lefeld observes her runners execute their pre-meet rituals, it reminder her of back a decade or so ago to a time when she highlighted the local cross country scene.
Celina's girls golf team competed in postseason action on Wednesday at the Division I sectional at Sycamore Springs and finished eighth in the team standings after a round of 462.
Ryan Sutter had set some lofty goals for his United Midwest Promoters (UMP) DirtCar Modified team prior to the 2012 racing season.
As the season enters its final stages, Sutter has accomplished many of those goals and is now hoping to bring home a coveted Eldora Speedway track championship.
This week is all about redemption for Celina's football team when Shawnee pays a visit to Celina Stadium on Friday night for their annual Western Buckeye League matchup.
The St. Henry-Marion Local football matchup often features cousins facing off on opposite sides against each other, and the Midwest Athletic Conference showdown between Mercer County rivals has been known to be called the Social Gathering.
