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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Tuesday, March 12th, 2013
Councilman objects to Japan trip
Ginter says two city officials, not four, should go
By Amy Kronenberger
ST. MARYS - A council member questioned city officials' upcoming trip to sister city Awaji City, Japan, and blocked immediate passage for additional funding.
Council member Ron Ginter, during a regular meeting Monday, said he would not vote for additional funding that would allow four officials to participate, believing the city didn't need to send more than two people. [More]
Mercer County remains lowest in state even with 1.4 increase in unemployment
By Christine Henderson
Mercer County's unemployment rate jumped 1.4 percent in January from the previous month, but the county maintained its position of having the lowest rate in the state.
Mercer County's January rate was 5.3 percent, according to figures released today by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. [More]
Obituaries on March 12th, 2013
Norbert Stelzer
Norbert F. Stelzer, 91, St. Henry, died March 11, 2013, at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. [More]
Doris Wolfe
Doris Anna Wolfe, 73, New Bremen, died at 9:20 a.m. March 10, 2013, at St. Marys Living Center, St. Marys. [More]
Zane Miller
O. Zane Miller, 87, St. Marys, died March 10, 2013, at his home.
Miller Funer [More]
Hazel Fireoved
Hazel Fireoved, 91, Mendon, died March 12, 2013, at Colonial Nursing Center, Ro [More]
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Celina council OKs bank building purchase
Most municipal offices will move to Main Street location
CELINA - City council members on Monday took action to finalize the purchase of a building that will house most municipal offices.
Members unanimo
Ordinance sets salaries for summer employees
ST. HENRY - Village council members on Monday heard first reading on an ordinance setting salaries for the pool manager, lifeguards and other park and recreation employees.
Teachers, board to discuss contracts
ST. HENRY - The school board and teachers' union will begin contract negotiations today following a three-year wage freeze.
The 5 p.m. meeting - se
Marion Local BOE contemplates all-day everyday kindergarten
MARIA STEIN - Superintendent Mike Pohlman says the time has come for Marion Local to consider all-day, everyday kindergarten.
The district currently offers all-day, every-other-day kindergarten classes.
Council members OK street project
COLDWATER - Council members on Monday night approved on first reading legislation allowing for a grinding and resurfacing project for a portion of west Plum Street.
Man charged with unlawful sexual conduct with a minor
A 21-year-old Celina man has been charged with unlawful sexual conduct with a minor.
Zachary L. Pennington, 5043 Fleetfoot Road, was taken into custody Monday after a concerned parent called the Mercer County Sheriff's Office.
Snyder stepping down at Parkway
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Will Snyder is stepping down as Parkway's boys basketball coach after two seasons.
The Parkway Board of Education
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