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 - The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation is taking steps on several fronts to cut costs and improve service, BWC Administrator Stephen Buehrer said.
He brought that message to more than 20 local businesspeople at a forum hosted by the Cel [More]
Marilyn Ruth Beaumaster, 79, died Feb. 3, 2014, at Otterbein Senior Lifestyle Community, St. Marys, after a three-year battle with malignant mesothelioma. [More]
CELINA - Snow storm Nika smacked the local area with about 7.5 inches of blowing snow overnight, creating hazardous roadways throughout the Grand Lake area.
CELINA - Support is pouring in for the inaugural Wining About Winter event downtown.
Fourteen downtown business are hosting stops during the event 6-9 p.m. March 7 sponsored by the Celina Merchants Association. The event was delayed a week due to a conflict with another wine fundraiser in Celina.
CELINA - Mercer County received a second round of state funds to demolish blighted homes.
Attorney General Mike De-Wine announced Tuesday that more than $3.8 million in Moving Ohio Forward grants were to be awarded to 87 counties in phase two of the program.
CELINA - The anticipated matchup between Celina and Crestview proved to live up to expectations.
The Bulldogs trailed by as much as 13 in the third quarter before rallying to cut it to two late, but the Knights held tough for the 62-60 win Tuesday night at the Fieldhouse.
CELINA - A night after a hard-fought league win, Celina took on state-ranked Crestview, a team that had just one loss coming in.
The Bulldogs stayed with the Knights throughout the game, with Crestview pulling away at the very end for a 44-34 win at the Fieldhouse on a snowy Tuesday night.
Coldwater put together a scoring outburst in the fourth quarter, nearly matching their combined scoring from the first three quarters in rallying for a 43-36 win over Wapakoneta on Tuesday night at The Palace. The Cavaliers improve to 12-6 with the win.
