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 - Higher education in Ohio and the U.S. is falling behind the rest of the world, according to Wright State University's president.
President David Hopkins, speaking at the annual report to the community in New Bremen on Wednesday, said he's concerned about the direction of higher education in Ohio and the U.S. [More]
NEW BREMEN - A new executive director will lead the Southwestern Auglaize County Chamber of Commerce beginning Monday.
Board president Lori Rindler announced Wednesday that New Bremen native Logan O'Neill was chosen for the position. Logan will replace Scott Frey, who tendered his resignation effective March 24. [More]
ST. HENRY - By early indications, Wednesday's baseball game between Lincolnview and St. Henry looked like it was going to be a pitchers' duel between the Lancers' Jalen Roberts and the Redskins' Jason Jacobs.
The duel, however, turned into more of a one-man show after the third inning. [More]
An ammonia nitrate explosion at the West Fertilizer Company in West, Texas, one year ago today killed 15 people and injured almost 200.
No ammonium nitrate is stored in Mercer or surrounding counties; however, dangerous chemicals such as anhydrous ammonia are stockpiled at various locations.
CELINA - More than two dozen traffic stops and two vehicle searches were conducted Tuesday night during a second drug interdiction event by the Mercer County Sheriff's Office.
CELINA - A Celina man has pleaded innocent to attempted aggravated murder and other charges stemming from an incident in which a gun was fired near a 2-year-old child.
ST. MARYS - The school district Wednesday ended a longtime contract with a communications company after learning the business has been underpaying them for broadband by more than $35,000 per year.
COLDWATER - Wednesday's baseball game between Lima Central Catholic and Coldwater gave the Cavaliers a chance to avenge last year's loss in the opening game of the sectional tournament.
COLDWATER - Gwen Seitz, a key member of the Coldwater girls bowling team's run of state success the past several seasons will head to Lima to continue her education and career at the University of Northwestern Ohio.
The United States Auto Club (USAC) National Sprint Car Series has been competing at Eldora Speedway since 1962 with 71 different drivers visiting the coveted victory lane at the high-banked, half-mile oval.
Hunter Weis threw six innings of two-hit baseball as Bath handed Celina its first loss in Western Buckeye League baseball action in a 3-0 contest on Wednesday in Lima.
