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 - No time restrictions will be imposed on downtown parking in the foreseeable future.
The cry from downtown merchants against parking limits was so overwhelming Monday night that council members opted not to vote on prepared legislation and removed it from the agenda. [More]
NEW KNOXVILLE - To have a 1,000-point scorer on a team is a tremendous accomplishment.
Two of them on the same team is rare.
Paige Lehman hit a free throw with 11 seconds left during Monday's win over St. Henry to give the Rangers a pair of 1,000-point scorers after Haley Horstman reached the milestone earlier in the season. [More]
CELINA - Despite reductions of local government funds, Celina remained financially strong in 2013 due to robust business activities, new development, high employment and a determination not to be satisfied with the status quo.
ST. HENRY - The village grew by more than seven acres when Mercer County Commissioners approved an annexation near the St. Henry Catholic Cemetery last week.
COLDWATER - Village expenses are piling up along with the snow.
Some summer projects may be delayed due to the amount of overtime hours for snow removal, additional costs for equipment maintenance and water line repairs, village manager/engineer Eric Thomas told council members Monday night.
MARIA STEIN - Board of education members Monday night approved the purchase of replacement equipment to correct damage caused by a recent transformer fire.
The Mercer County Soil and Water Conservation District is up for a state award for its work on the Grand Again education program in the Grand Lake Watershed.
The Shelby County Soil and Water Conservation District, Shelby County Farm Bureau and Cargill cooperative have partnered to develop an educational nutrient management tool kit for farmers.
