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.
Scott Frey, executive director of the Southwestern Auglaize County Chamber of Commerce since August 2009, has resigned.
Frey tendered his resignation to the chamber's board of directors on Monday, saying he accepted a business position with a local company. His resignation is effective March 24. [More]
CELINA - Three new cruisers soon will be added to the sheriff's fleet of 29 vehicles.
Mercer County Commissioners this week approved action by sheriff Jeff Grey to purchase one unmarked and two marked vehicles. Each of the three 2014 Ford Utility Police Interceptors costs approximately $25,650.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - Bob Weir is back on the road with his five-man band, Ratdog, keeping alive the songs and spirt of the beloved Grateful Dead, for which he sang and played rhythm guitar, to old and new generations of fans.
After pulling away from Russia in convincing fashion on Tuesday, Marion Local quickly turned its focus on a Tri-Village team that has been dominating all season.
The pollsters dropped the ball in 1990. Despite an 18-2 record and a history of recent appearances in the state tournament, Charlie Maier's Coldwater Cavaliers ended the season unranked in Division III in the Associated Press's girls basketball poll.
