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.
Commissioners OK buying alarm system for various offices
By Shelley Grieshop
CELINA - Officials are looking for ways to improve security at the Mercer County Courthouse as violent acts continue in public places.
One of the ideas discussed during a meeting Thursday morning at the courthouse was to lock all entranceways but one, where all visitors and employees would be subject to a metal detector and X-ray machine. No decision was made. [More]
Slusser was placed on paid administrative leave four weeks ago
CELINA - The investigation into allegations of misconduct by police chief Dave Slusser that city administrators had hoped to wrap up weeks ago continues with no sign of a resolution.
Stateline Agri given orders to fix lagoon problems
CELINA - The Ohio EPA has issued a notice of violation against Stateline Agri Inc., a 2,400-head hog finishing operation at 1031 state Route 29 owned by Roman Kremer, for an overflowing manure lagoon and other issues reported earlier this month.
NEW KNOXVILLE - Auglaize County officials are waiting for the release of a state and federal airport focus study that could affect future funding of the Neil Armstrong Airport.
CELINA - The county plans to fix two intersections along Mud Pike that require motorists to zigzag.
The intersections of Fleetfoot and Hellwarth roads will be modified so vehicles crossing Mud Pike will continue a nearly straight path, according to Mercer County Engineer Jim Wiechart.
