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 - Mayor Jeff Hazel said $6 million has been shaved from the city's total debt the last two years.
He's hoping to reduce Celina's financial obligation - estimated at $17.27 million as of Jan. 1, 2014 - further in the coming years. Hazel informed council members of the reduction at Monday's council meeting. [More]
MILLBURY -Â Shrugging off a slow start and a determined Archbold squad, Coldwater's volleyball team advanced to the Division III regional championship match after rolling to a three-set sweep - 26-24, 25-19 and 25-15 - over the Blue Streaks in the semifinals on Wednesday at Flyer Fieldhouse at Lake High School. [More]
Katherine "Katy" (White) Bayne, 88, of Centerville, formerly of Bass Landing in Celina, passed away Oct. 29, 2013, at Walnut Creek Nursing Home. [More]
ST. MARYS - Two first-time candidates are vying for a vacant Ward 2 seat on St. Marys City Council in Tuesday's general election.
Democrat Kenneth Koverman and Republican David Lunz hope to win the seat of Democratic incumbent Dennis Vossler, who is not seeking another four-year term.
NEW BREMEN - German Township Trustees are seeking a 1.5-mill tax levy for fire and emergency medical services.
Trustee Vernon Paul said the proposed millage was increased from the continuing 1.15-mill levy because more money is needed due to increasing costs of new equipment.
CELINA - Mercer County Commissioners on Tuesday penned a contract with a labor relations agency to help set wages and perform other employee-related services.
Not knowing exactly what the future holds, Celina interim football coach Trent Temple is focused on one thing entering Friday's regular-season finale against Elida at Celina Stadium.
This Week's Questions:
1. Can St. Marys get
first win on Friday?
Last year, it came down to the St. Marys-Van Wert matchup to see which team picked up their first - and only -win of 2012, with the Cougars victorious at Eggeress Stadium in Van Wert.
