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.
Village of Coldwater condemned blighted rental in 2012
By Doug Drexler
COLDWATER - The owner of a blighted rental home has ended his fight against the village's efforts to demolish the structure.
Joseph Lasko - who owns the vacant property at 315 W. Walnut St., Coldwater - has agreed to pay $2,000 toward demolition of the home, village manager/engineer Eric Thomas said. The amount will probably pay the cost of removing debris from the site, he added. [More]
People returning to work after the holiday encountered slick, snow-packed roads this morning that forced motorists to slow down and stay clear of snowplows.
CELINA - Mercer County Commissioners opted to continue an employee furlough plan that only one employee has utilized since it began more than two years ago.
